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FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE MOTOCYCLISME 

Road Racing FIM Sidecar 

World Championship Regulations 

2009 

Règlements du Championnat du Monde FIM 

de Sidecar de Courses sur Route

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE MOTOCYCLISME (FIM) 

11, route de Suisse 

CH - 1295 MIES 

SWITZERLAND 

Tel: +41-22-950 950 0 

Fax: +41-22-950 950 1 

www.fim.ch 

ccr@fim.ch 

SUPERSIDE GmbH 

Siegburgerstrasse, 49 

D – 53229 BONN 

GERMANY 

Tel: +49-228 40 00 352 

Fax: +49-228 40 00 355 

www.superside.com 

steinhausen@olympia-group.de

Contents / Sommaire 

1. Sporting Road Racing FIM Sidecar World Championship ........ 1 - 49 

Regulations Règlements Sportifs du Championnat du Monde 

FIM de Sidecar de courses sur route .......................................... 1 - 49 

2. Technical Regulations for FIM Sidecar World Championship ... 50 - 83 

Règlements Techniques du Championnat du Monde FIM 

de Sidecar de courses sur route .................................................. 50 - 83 

Articles amended as from 01.01.2009 are in bold type 

Les articles modifiés dès le 01.01.2009 sont en caractères gras 

ÉDITION 2009

ROAD RACING FIM SIDECAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 

REGULATIONS 

1 SPORTING REGULATIONS .................................................... 6 

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 6 

1.2 Events ...................................................................................... 6 

1.3 The paddock ........................................................................... 8 

1.4 Officials .................................................................................... 8 

1.4 International Jury ................................................................... 10 

1.6 The calendar ........................................................................... 11 

1.7 Machines ................................................................................. 11 

1.8 Eligible competitors ............................................................... 12 

1.9 Schedule .................................................................................. 15 

1.10 Technical control – medical control – doping control ....... 17 

1.11 Practice .................................................................................... 17 

1.12 Change of passenger ............................................................. 19 

1.13 Starting grid ............................................................................ 19 

1.14 Races ....................................................................................... 19 

1.15 Start procedure ....................................................................... 20 

1.16 Ride through procedure ........................................................ 24 

1.17 Wet and dry races .................................................................. 25 

1.18 Behaviour during practice and race ..................................... 25 

1.19 Flags and lights ...................................................................... 28 

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1.20 Medical cars ............................................................................ 32 

1.21 Finish of a race and race results .......................................... 32 

1.22 Interruption of a race ............................................................. 33 

1.23 Re-starting a race that has been interrupted ...................... 35 

1.24 Check area .............................................................................. 36 

1.25 Podium ..................................................................................... 36 

1.26 Final technical control ........................................................... 37 

1.27 Deposits in case of machine control following a protest .. 37 

1.28 Deposit for fuel controls following a protest ...................... 37 

1.29 Sanction for non-compliance with the fuel rules ............... 37 

1.30 Championship points and classification ............................. 38 

1.31 Instructions and communications to competitors ............. 39 

2 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS .................................................. 50 

2.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 50 

2.3 Technical specifications Eligibility requirements ............... 50 

2.10 Fuel, oil and coolants ............................................................ 67 

2.11 Protective clothing and helmets ........................................... 72 

2.12 Procedures for technical control .......................................... 73 

2.13 Verification guidelines for technical Stewards ................... 76 

2.14 Noise control ........................................................................... 76 

2.15 Guidelines for use of sound level meters ........................... 83 

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3. DISCIPLINARY AND ARBITRATION CODE ........................... 84 

4. CIRCUIT STANDARDS ............................................................ 85 

5. MEDICAL CODE ...................................................................... 86 

ANTI-DOPING CODE .............................................................. 87 

Diagrams and appendices ..................................................... 89 

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General Undertakings and Conditions 

IN THE CURRENT REGULATIONS, THE WORD “RIDER” ALSO MEANS 

“PASSENGER”. 

All riders, teams’ personnel, officials, promoters/organizers and all the persons 

involved in any capacity whatsoever participating in the Road Racing FIM 

Sidecar World Championship (hereinafter referred to “Championship”) 

undertake, on behalf of themselves, their employees, and agents, to observe all 

the provisions of: 

1. SPORTING REGULATIONS 

2. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 

3. DISCIPLINARY AND ARBITRATION CODE 

4. CIRCUIT STANDARDS 

5. MEDICAL CODE 

ANTIDOPING CODE 

as supplemented and amended from time to time. 

All the persons mentioned above may be penalised in accordance with the 

provisions of the Road Racing FIM Sidecar World Championship Regulations 

(hereinafter referred to “Regulations”). 

Whilst the Regulations may be translated into other languages, in case of any 

dispute regarding interpretation the Official English text will prevail. 

It is the responsibility of the team to ensure that all persons concerned with its 

entry observe all the requirements of the Regulations. The responsibility of the 

rider, or any other person having charge of an entered machine during any part 

of the Event with respect to observance of the Regulations is joint and several 

with that of the team. 

All persons concerned in any way with an entered machine or present in any 

capacity whatsoever in the Paddock, Pits, Pit lane or Track, shall wear an 

appropriate pass at all times during the Event. 

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ANTIDOPING CODE 

All the persons concerned shall at all times observe the FIM Anti-Doping Code 

and may be penalised accordingly. 

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 

In special circumstances, the FIM may allow the organiser of individual event to 

mention in the Supplementary Regulations particular provisions not included in 

or different from the current Regulations. 

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1. SPORTING REGULATIONS 

1.1 INTRODUCTION 

1.1.1 A series of races counting toward the FIM Sidecar World 

Championship for riders will be organised. 

1.1.2 Official documents relating to a meeting shall conform to article 

100.5 of the FIM Sporting Code. 

1.2 EVENTS 

1.2.1 The Event shall be deemed to commence at the scheduled time for 

Technical and Sporting Checks and finish after all the races at the 

expiry of the deadline for the lodging of a protest and the time at 

which technical or sporting verifications have been concluded, 

whichever is the latest. 

The race control shall remain operative with all equipment in place 

until the end of the period provided for the lodging of a protest, and 

all officials and marshals shall remain at the circuit available to the 

International Jury during that period. 

1.2.2 Events shall be staged on race circuits that have been approved by 

the FIM for the Championship. 

1.2.3 Events shall not include any other races except for support races 

approved by SUPERSIDE and FIM which may not alter the event 

schedule (1.11). 

1.2.4 Any activity involving 4 wheels racing vehicular use of the track 

during the event, including "demonstrations", displays or the 

suchlike shall receive prior approval from SUPERSIDE and FIM. 

1.2.5 Organisers will be nominated by SUPERSIDE and FIM. 

1.2.6 The Organiser is responsible for providing the facilities and 

personnel to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the event. 

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1.2.7 The organiser shall obtain insurance for third party liability 

according to article 110.1.2 of the FIM Sporting Code. 

1.2.8 At least 90 days prior to the Event, the Organisers of the event shall 

submit the following information to the FIM and SUPERSIDE: 

a – 

b – 

c – 

d – 

e – 

f – 

g – 

h – 

i – 

j – 

Confirmation of the name and address of the Promoters/ 

Organisers, including telephone and facsimile numbers for 

correspondence. 

The date and place of the Event. 

A detailed plan of the circuit, its direction, clockwise or 

anticlockwise, and length. 

The location at the circuit of the teams and riders information 

centre and the official notice board. 

The name and address of the company providing the third 

party liability insurance cover and the number of the policy. 

Name and address of FMNR. 

The name of the Clerk of the Course (with FIM Clerk of the 

course licence). 

The name, address and telephone number of the 

Chief Medical Officer. 

The name, address and telephone number of the hospitals 

designated for the event. 

The Supplementary Regulations for the event in English and 

French (see appendix). 

1.2.9 At least 60 days before the Event, SUPERSIDE shall publish the 

above information and post it to all permanent teams with an entry 

for the Event. 

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1.3 THE PADDOCK 

1.3.1 The Paddock, pit boxes and all other facilities shall be available to 

teams at least on the day prior to the first practice day and remain 

available to competitors for at least one day after the event. 

1.3.2 Access shall be available for teams arriving to set up between the 

hours of 08:00 and 20:30. 

1.3.3 At all times that the Paddock is occupied there shall be a basic 

medical service and fire fighting service in the circuit. 

A fire truck shall be provided with the following minimum 

characteristics: tank capacity 4 cubic meters; pressure: 40 kg/cm 2 

(high), 12 kg/cm 2 (low); water rate 300 - 400 litres/minute. 

1.4 OFFICIALS 

1.4.1 All the following officials shall be present and available at the time 

necessary to ensure smooth and efficient running of the Event. 

1.4.2 Refer to article 40 of the FIM Sporting Code. 

1.4.3 The following officials will be appointed for individual events to 

perform supervisory and executive roles. 

A) Officials appointed by the FIM 

1) The President and two members of the International Jury 

(with FIM Sporting Steward licence). They are responsible 

forensuring that the event is conducted according to the 

Regulations. 

The International Jury President is responsible for the 

supervision of all aspects of safety 

2) The FIM Technical Director; 

Responsible for ensuring that technical Regulations are 

correctly enforced and supervising scrutineering and protests 

of a technical nature. 

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B) Officials appointed by the FMNR/Organiser. 

3) Clerk of the Course; responsible for: 

a – 

b – 

Ensuring that the circuit is suitably prepared for and 

maintained during the Event and that all legal 

requirements applicable for the running of the event 

have been complied with. 

Ensuring that all officials and services are in place. 

The stationing of all track personnel and equipment (i.e. 

marshals, doctors, ambulances, flags, etc.) alongside the 

Circuit no later than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of 

all practice sessions and warm up.¨ 

The Jury President, the Clerk of the Course and the 

Chief Medical Officer will make the final inspection of 

the Circuit to ensure this regulation is complied with, 

30 minutes prior to the beginning of the all practice 

sessions and warm up. 

During the final inspection lap, the yellow flag shall be 

waved at each flag marshal post together with the 

display of other flags and equipment requested by the 

Jury President. 

c – 

d – 

e – 

f – 

g – 

h – 

Taking decisions to ensure the smooth and efficient 

running of the event. 

Ensuring that the event is run within the Regulations. 

Notification of protests to the International Jury. 

The control of practice and the race, adherence to the 

timetable and, if he deems it necessary, the making 

ofany proposal to the International Jury to modify the 

timetable in accordance with the Sporting Regulations. 

The stopping of practice or the race in accordance with 

the Sporting Regulations if he deems it unsafe to 

continue and ensuring that the correct restart procedure 

is carried out. 

The starting procedure. 

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i – 

The use of safety cars/fast interventions vehicles. 

j – Immediate approval and signature with time of 

provisional results (practices, warm-ups, starting grids 

and races) and presentation of reports to the 

International Jury. 

5) Secretaries 

Responsible for: 

a – 

b – 

During the event effecting communications between the 

various officials 

Providing secretarial support for the International Jury. 

6) Other Officials ; 

The Chief Technical Steward shall be holder of the FIM 

Technical Steward licence. 

1.4.4 All communications between Officials appointed by the FMNR/ 

Organiser shall be made via the relevant FIM Officials. 

1.5 INTERNATIONAL JURY 

1.5.1 Refer to article 50.1 of the FIM Sporting Code. 

1.5.2 The International Jury will meet at any time required during the 

event, but at least: 

a – 

b – 

c – 

Prior to the first practice session. 

At the end of each practice day. 

At the end of the event. 

1.5.3 The duties of the International Jury are: 

a – 

b – 

To amend the Supplementary Regulations if necessary and to 

take decisions as provided in the regulations. 

To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the event. 

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c – 

d – 

e – 

f – 

g – 

h – 

To receive reports from the various Officials concerning 

scrutineering, practice and races. 

To confirm the practices and races results. 

To make recommendations to the organiser to improve the 

smooth and efficient running of the event. 

To impose penalties for any infringements of the Regulations, 

occurring during the event. The black flag / black flag with 

orange disc can only be shown with a unanimous decision. 

To impose penalties on organisers for having been unable to 

ensure the smooth and efficient running of the event or for 

serious breaches of the Regulations. 

To adjudicate on any protest relating to infringements of the 

Regulations occurring during the event. 

No protest may be lodged against a decision of the 

International Jury entailing or not: 

– a ride through 

– a disqualification from the practice sessions or races by 

means of a black flag or black flag with orange disc. 

– a fine for speeding in the pit lane. 

No protest may be lodged against a decision of the 

International Jury based on a photo finish. 

1.6 THE CALENDAR 

1.6.1 The calendar of races counting for the Championship will be, in 

principle, published by no later than 31st October of the preceding 

year. 

1.7 MACHINES 

1.7.1 Means of propulsion 

A machine can only be propelled by its own motive power, the muscular effort of 

its rider and by the natural forces of gravity. 

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1.7.2 Weight Handicap 

The winner of a race shall add a ballast of 10 kg (with a maximum of 30 kg) to 

his machine for the next free practices, qualifying practices, warm-up, quarter 

final, semi final and race. 

The ballast will be removed in increments of 10 kg for the next free practices, 

qualifying practices, warm-up, quarter final, semi final, final and race, each time 

the rider does not win a race in which he has started. 

The ballast (2 marked pieces of 5 kg each) will be provided by Superside. 

The ballast shall be securely fixed to the main bottom section of the chassis, by 

using a minimum of four (4) minimum 6 mm high tensile steel bolts (steel of 

grade 8.6 or higher), washers and safety nuts. 

According to Art. 2.3.11, the minimum weights are: 385 kg (no ballast), 395 kg 

(with 10 kg ballast), 405 (with 20 kg ballast), 415 (with 30 kg ballast). 

1.8 ELIGIBLE COMPETITORS 

1.8.1 Licences 

The riders shall be in possession of the adequate FIM Sidecar Licence issued by 

a FMN. Licences are issued to riders designated by the FIM and SUPERSIDE 

and can, in certain circumstances, be for a single event. To receive a licence, the 

rider shall be in possession of a national licence of a FMN at no additional cost 

to the rider. 

Licenses are issued only when the minimum age has been attained as below: 

Driver: 18 years 

Passenger: 16 ans 

The limit for the minimum age starts on the date of the rider’s birthday. 

The limit for the maximum age finishes at the end of the year in which the rider 

reaches the age of 55. 

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1.8.2 Entries 

All entries shall be made in writing on an entry form on which all information 

regarding the rider, teams, sponsor and make of the machine shall be indicated. 

The entry form shall be printed in the official languages of the FIM and shall 

mention Art. 60.5 of the Sporting Code. 

Riders shall have a permission to take part in the event delivered by their FMN. 

Entries shall be received one month in advance, but, in the case of "force 

majeure", may be modified up until the scrutineering. 

A compulsory briefing for all riders who are participating for the first time in the 

current Championship will be organised before the beginning of the 1 st official 

practice session. 

Failure to attend the briefing in full will result in the disqualification of the rider. 

The licenses of the riders will be checked. 

A waiver may be granted by the Jury President. 

1.8.3 Contracted riders 

1.8.3.1 30 days before each event, the FIM and the promoter will publish a 

list of contracted riders. This list can be updated until the day 

preceding the 1 st session of the official practice. 

1.8.3.2 Each contracted rider commits himself to compete in all the 

remaining events. Exception can only be made as follows: 

A rider may withdraw from additional events for medical reasons 

only or other reasons of "Force Majeure". 

Withdrawal shall be approved by the FIM. 

1.8.4 Acceptance 

The entries shall be made according to the following priority: 

 

Before the 1 st event of the Championship: 

– The riders under contract; 

– The riders having obtained points in the Championship of the previous 

year; 

– Other riders. 

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After the 1 st event of the Championship: 

– The riders under contract; 

– The riders having obtained points in the Championship of the current 

year at the closing date of entries; 

– Other riders. 

1.8.5 Non-participation in an event 

Any rider who enters an event shall inform the organiser if, subsequently, he 

decides not to participate in the event. A rider who has submitted an entry form 

and fails to participate will be reported by the International Jury to the FIM, who 

will impose the following penalties: 

– First offence: fine of USD 200.– 

– Subsequent offences in the same season: Suspension from the next event 

counting towards the Championship. 

Upon receipt of the International Jury's report, the Executive Secretariat will send 

a letter to the rider's FMN asking the reasons for the non-participation; a reply 

should be sent within 15 days at the latest and a decision will be taken regarding 

the penalty. 

An exclusion could also be pronounced against a rider who takes part in another 

event on the same day. 

1.8.6 Withdrawal from an event 

A rider may withdraw from an event which has already started, due to injury, 

irreparable damage to the motorcycle(s) or in case of "Force Majeure". 

Withdrawal shall be approved by the International Jury. 

1.8.7 Participation in an event 

A rider shall be deemed to have taken part in the event when he participates in, 

at least, one practice session. 

1.8.8 Participation in the race 

A rider shall be deemed to have started a race when he participates in, at least, 

the first lap of the race. 

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1.9 SCHEDULE 

1.9.1 Schedule A: 

FRIDAY 

ARRIVAL AND SETTING UP OF TEAMS 

TECHNICAL AND SPORTING CHECKS 

SATURDAY 

FREE PRACTICE 

20 to 40 minutes 

Interval 

60 minutes 

QUALIFYING PRACTICE 

20 minutes 

Interval 

30 minutes 


20 minutes 

Interval 

30 minutes 

1 ST QUARTER FINAL 3 to 5 laps 

2 ND QUARTER FINAL 3 to 5 laps 

3 RD QUARTER FINAL 3 to 5 laps 

4 TH QUARTER FINAL 3 to 5 laps 

Interval 

30 minutes 

1 ST SEMI FINAL 3 to 5 laps 

2 ND SEMI FINAL 3 to 5 laps 

1 ST QUARTER FINAL : Riders placed from the 19 th to the 24 th position of the 

qualifying practice results. The position on the starting grid will be based on the 

qualifying practice results. 

2 ND QUARTER FINAL : Riders placed from the 13 th to the 18 th position of the 



3 RD QUARTER FINAL : Riders placed from the 7 th to the 12 th position of the 



4 TH QUARTER FINAL : Riders placed from the 1 st to the 6 th position of the 



If the number of riders cannot allow the carrying out of groups of 6 sidecars for 

each quarter final, the International Jury can obviously arrange a different quarter 

final organisation. 

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1 ST SEMI FINAL : The winner of the 1 st and the 2 nd quarter final + 4 riders other 

than the winners of the quarter finals according to the 5 th , 6 th , 7 th and 8 th best 

race time of the non-winners of the quarter finals achieved in the quarter finals. 

The position on the starting grid will be based on the race time achieved in the 

quarter finals. 

2 nd SEMI FINAL : The winner of the 3 rd and the 4 th quarter final + 4 riders other 

than the winners of the quarter finals according to the best four race time of the 

non-winners of the quarter finals achieved in the quarter finals. The position on 

the starting grid will be based on the race time achieved in the quarter finals. 

FINAL : The winner of each semi final + 4 other riders according to the best race 

time achieved in the semi finals. The position on the starting grid will be based 

on the race time achieved in the semi finals. 

SUNDAY 

RACE 1 FINAL 

RACE 2 SPRINT RACE 

RACE 3 GOLD RACE 

3 to 5 laps 

11 laps 

22 laps 

1.9.2 Schedule B 

FRIDAY and SATURDAY : ARRIVAL AND SETTING UP OF TEAMS 

SATURDAY 

TECHNICAL AND SPORTING CHECKS 

FREE PRACTICE 

20 to 40 minutes 

Interval 

60 minutes 


20 minutes 

Interval 

30 minutes 


20 minutes 

SUNDAY 

GOLD RACE 

minimum 70 km maximum 85 km 

All the riders and teams shall be immediately and in writing informed of any 

schedule change. 

1.9.3 The above schedules can only be varied as follows: 

i) Prior to the event by the FIM and SUPERSIDE; 

ii) 

During the event by the International Jury. 

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1.10 TECHNICAL CONTROL–MEDICAL CONTROL–DOPING 

CONTROL 

1.10.1 All machines should be checked by the Technical Stewards prior to 

first participation in practice on safety aspects, according to the 

published schedule. 

Teams may present more than one machine for Technical Control 

which will be specially identified by the Technical Controllers. 

Unless a waiver is granted by the International Jury, Teams who do 

not comply with the schedule for technical or medical controls will 

not be allowed to take part in the event. 

1.10.2 The procedure for Technical Control is described in the Technical 

Regulations, articles 2.12 and 2.13. The procedure for Medical 

Control is described in the FIM Medical Code. 

1.10.3 Any rider to be tested for doping control shall report to the doping 

control room in the Medical Centre with sufficient identification 

within one hour of notification.One associate may accompany the 

rider. 

1.11 PRACTICE 

1.11.1 Practice Sessions (warm-up inclusive) 

i) Riders will commence practice from the pit lane when the 

green light is displayed at the exit of the pit lane. 

i) The duration of practice will commence from the illumination 

of the green light. A visible board or count-down will be shown 

in the pit lane to indicate the minutes of practice remaining. 

iii) 

The end of practice will be indicated by the waving of a 

chequered flag at which time the pit exit will be closed. A 

rider's time will continue to be recorded until he passes the 

finish line after the allotted time has elapsed. After the 

chequered flag riders may complete one additional lap prior to 

entering the pits. 

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iv) 

If practice is interrupted due to an incident or any other 

reason, then a red flag will be displayed at the start line and at 

all marshals posts. All riders shall return slowly to the pit lane. 

When practice is restarted, the time remaining will be that 

shown on the count-down device in the pit lane and on the 

monitors of the official timekeepers at the moment the red 

flags were displayed. 

v) Riders or mechanics may only start their machines in the pit 

lane by pushing in the direction of the circuit. 

vi) 

After practice has started, the conditions of the racing surface 

of the circuit should not be altered except on instruction from 

the International Jury President and the Clerk of the Course in 

response to a localised change in conditions. 

1.11.2 Lap time 

All laps of the riders will be timed. 

1.11.3 Qualifying practices results 

The results will be based on the fastest time recorded by the riders in all 

qualifying practices. 

In the case where all qualifying practices have been cancelled, the results will be 

based on the fastest time recorded by the riders in all free practice sessions. 

In the event of a tie, riders’ second and subsequent best times will be taken into 

account. 

1.11.4 Qualification for the race 

To qualify for the race, a rider shall achieve a time at least equal to 115% of the 

time recorded by the fastest rider in at least one qualifying session. 

Any rider who fails to achieve a qualifying time will be permitted to take 

part in the race provided that in any of the free practice sessions he/she 

has achieved a time at least equal to 115% of the fastest rider in same 

session. 

Any rider who is not qualified at the end of the last qualifying practice cannot take 

any further part in the event. 

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1.12 CHANGE OF PASSENGER 

During practice, it is possible to change the passenger only once. This change 

shall be immediately notified to the International Jury President who in turn will 

inform the timekeeping service. 

A change of passenger with another driver is only possible if the driver agrees. 

The time made with the 2 nd passenger will be valid for the qualification. 

The sidecar driver can run the race, if he is qualified, only with the 2 nd passenger. 

1.13 STARTING GRID 

1.13.1 Grid positions will be based on the qualifying practice results or 

according to article 1.9.1. 

1.13.2 At the International Jury meeting on the day preceding the race day, 

a provisional starting grid will be established. 

1.13.3 The Grid will be arranged in 3-2-3-2-3 configuration "in echelon". 

Each line will be offset. There will be a distance of 9 metres 

between each row. 

1.13.4 The pole position, allocated to the faster rider, will be determined 

during the homologation of the circuit. 

1.13.5 The final grid will be published at the latest one hour before the 

start of the race. 

1.14 RACES 

1.14.1 Distance 

The length of races shall be according to Art. 1.9 and will be 

determined by the FIM and SUPERSIDE after publication of the 

calendar. 

1.14.2 The length of a race may only be varied by the International Jury. 

1.14.3 A visible countdown board will be shown at the finish line to 

indicate the number of remaining laps in the race. 

1.14.4 If the Timekeeping rooms are fed by normal power (electricity) 

supply, they shall also be permanently connected to an U.P.S. 

(Uninterruptible Power System) and to a generator. 

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1.15 START PROCEDURE 

01) Approximately 15 Minutes (10 minutes in the case of a restarted race) 

before the Start of the Race – Pit lane exit opens for sighting lap. 

Count-down boards of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 minute are shown at the pit exit. 

02) Approximately 10 Minutes (5 minutes in the case of a restarted race) 

before the Start of the Race – Pit lane exit closes. 

03) The sighting lap is not compulsory. Riders who do not take part in the 

sighting lap may, under the supervision of an official, push their machine on 

to the grid up until, at the latest 5 minutes before the start of the warm up 

lap. 

04) Riders who do not go on to the grid may start the warm up lap from the pit 

lane under the instructions of the marshal positioned at the pit lane exit. 

Such riders may not change wheels after the display of the 3 minute board. 

05) When the riders reach the grid after the sighting lap they shall take up their 

positions and may be attended by up to six persons, two of whom may hold 

an umbrella. All attendants on the grid shall wear a "Grid Pass". Having 

taken up their grid position, the riders shall take off their helmets, except in 

the case of a restarted race. 

Officials will display panels, at the side of the track, indicating the row of the 

grid, to assist riders in locating their grid position. 

06) The Clerk of the Course may, at this stage, choose to declare the race as 

"wet" or "dry" and will indicate this to the riders on the grid and those who 

may still be in the pit lane by the display of a board. If no board is displayed 

the race will automatically be "dry". 

07) Riders who encounter a technical problem on the sighting lap may return to 

the pit lane to make adjustments or to change machines. In this instance 

the rider shall start the warm up lap from the pit lane. 

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08) Riders on the grid may, at this stage, make adjustments to the machine or 

change tyres to suit the track conditions. 

All adjustments shall be completed by the display of the 3 minute board. 

After this board is displayed, riders who still wish to make adjustments shall 

push their machine to the pit lane. Such riders and their machines shall be 

clear of the grid and in the pit lane before the display of the 1 minute board, 

where they may continue to make adjustments or change machine. Such 

riders will start the warm up lap from the pit lane. 

09) Refuelling or changing fuel tank on the grid is forbidden. 

10) 5 Minutes Before the Start of the Warm Up Lap – Display of 5 Minute Board 

on the grid. 

11) 3 Minutes Before the Start of the Warm Up Lap – Display of 3 Minute Board 

on the grid. 

At this point, all persons except the one holding the umbrella, the television 

crew of the host broadcaster and essential officials shall leave the grid. 

Riders shall put their helmets on. 

No person (except essential officials) is allowed to go on the grid at this 

point. 

12) 1 Minute Before the Start of the Warm Up Lap – Display of 1 Minute 

Board on the grid. 

At this point, all persons will leave the grid. 

13) 30 Seconds Before the Start of the Warm Up Lap – Display of 30 Second 

Board on the grid. 

All riders shall be in position on the grid with engines running. No further 

assistance from mechanics is permitted. Any rider who is unable to start his 

machine shall remove it to the pit lane, under the control of the grid 

marshals, where he may make further attempts to start it or change 

machine. Such riders may start the warm up lap from the pit lane. 

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14) 2 Minutes Before the Start of the Race – Green flag waved to start the 

warm up lap. 

In the interest of safety, should a rider stall his machine, he may be assisted 

to restart. If, after a reasonable period, the engine does not start, then the 

rider will be pushed into the pit lane where his mechanics may provide 

assistance or where the rider may change machine. 

The riders will make one lap, at unrestricted speed, followed by a safety 

car. 

As soon as the riders have passed the pit lane exit, the pit lane exit light will 

be turned green, and any rider waiting in the pit lane will be permitted to join 

the warm up lap. Thirty seconds later, the light will turn red and a marshal 

will display a red flag closing the pit lane exit. 

On returning to the grid the riders shall take up their positions with the front 

wheel of their motorcycle up to or behind the front line and between the 

side lines defining the grid position and keep their engines running. An 

official will stand at the front of the grid holding a red flag. 

Any rider who arrives back at the grid after the arrival of the safety car will 

be directed into the pits and may start the race from there or he shall stop 

beside the safety car and start the race from there, as directed by a 

marshal. 

Any rider who encounters a problem with his machine on the warm up lap 

may return to the pit lane and make repairs or change machine. 

Any rider who stalls his engine on the grid or who has other difficulties shall 

remain on the motorcycle and raise an arm. It is not permitted to attempt to 

delay the start by any other means. 

As each row of the grid is completed, the officials will lower the panels 

indicating that their row is complete. Panels will not be lowered when a rider 

in that row has indicated that he has stalled his motorcycle or has other 

difficulties. When all panels have been lowered and the safety car has 

completed its lap, an official at the rear of the grid will wave a green flag. 

The Starter will then instruct the official at the front of the grid, displaying 

the red flag, to walk to the side of the track. 

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15) A red light will be displayed for between 2 and 5 seconds. The red light will 

go out to start the race. 

A safety car will follow behind the motorcycles for the whole of the first lap. 

If the red lights' device is fed by normal power (electricity) supply, it shall 

also be connected to a set of car batteries or to an U.P.S. (Uninterruptible 

Power System) to provide power to the starting lights' device if the electric 

line breaks down just at the moment of the start. 

Any rider who anticipates the start will be required to carry out the ride 

through Procedure described under article 1.16. 

Anticipation of the start is defined by the motorcycle moving forward when 

the red lights are on. The International Jury will decide if a penalty will be 

imposed and shall arrange for the team to be notified of such penalty before 

the end of the fourth lap. 

16) If, after the start of the race, a rider stalls his machine, then he may be 

assisted by being pushed along the track until the engine starts. If, after a 

reasonable period, the engine does not start, then the rider will be pushed 

into the pit lane where his mechanics may provide assistance or where the 

rider may change machine. 

17) After the riders have passed the exit of the pit lane, the official situated at 

this exit will display a green light to start any riders still in the pit lane. 

18) After the leading rider has passed the finish line at the end of his first lap, 

no further changes of machines are permitted unless the race is 

interrupted. 

19) Should there be a problem that might prejudice safety, then the Starter will 

display a flashing yellow light and the board "Start Delayed” and a marshal 

will wave a yellow flag at each row of the starting grid from the signalling 

platform. In this instance, riders shall stop their engine. The start procedure 

will be re-commenced at the 1 minute board stage, the riders will complete 

an additional warm up lap and the race distance will be reduced by one lap. 

Any person who, due to his behaviour on the grid is responsible for a “start 

delayed”, may be penalised with one of the following penalties: fine – ride 

through – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points. 

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1.16 RIDE THROUGH PROCEDURE 

During the race, the rider will be requested to ride through the pit lane. Stopping 

is not permitted. 

He may then rejoin the race. 

The rider shall respect the speed limit (Art. 1.18.14) in the pit lane. In case of 

infraction of this speed limit, the ride through procedure will be repeated; in case 

of a second infraction of this speed limit, the black flag will be shown to the rider. 

In the event of a restarted race, the above regulation will also apply. 

In the case of a race interrupted prior to the penalty being complied with, and if 

there is a second part, the rider will be required to ride through after the start of 

the second part of the race. 

In the case of a rider carrying forward a penalty for anticipation of the start, into 

the second part of an interrupted race and subsequently found to have 

anticipated the second start, the rider will be shown the black flag. 

After notification has been made to the team, a yellow board (100cm horizontal 

X 80 cm vertical) displaying the rider's number (black colour, height 50cm, stroke 

width 10cm) will be shown at the finish line and the information will also be 

displayed on the time keeping monitors. 

Failure by the relevant rider to ride through, having been shown the board 

5 times, will result in that rider being shown the black flag. 

If more than one rider is penalised, the riders will be signalled to ride through on 

subsequent laps. The order of the riders will be based on the qualifying times 

with the faster rider first. 

In the case of a rider failing to respond to the instruction to ride through, and 

there being more than one rider penalised, no subsequent riders will be signalled 

to ride through until the previous rider has completed the ride through procedure 

or has been shown the black flag. 

In the case where the organisation has been unable to carry out the ride through 

penalty before the end of the race, the relevant rider will be inflicted with a time 

penalty of 20 seconds. 

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1.17 "WET" AND "DRY" RACES 

1.17.1 All races will be categorised as either wet or dry. A board may be 

displayed on the grid to indicate the status of the race. If no boardis 

displayed, the race is automatically dry. The purpose of this 

classification is to indicate to riders the consequence of varying 

climatic conditions during a race. 

1.17.2 Dry Races – A race classified as dry will be interrupted by the Clerk 

of the Course, if he considers that climatic conditions affecting the 

surface of the track makes it likely that riders will wish to change 

tyres. 

1.17.3 Wet Races – A race classified as wet, usually commenced in 

varying or wet conditions, will not be stopped for climatic reasons 

and riders who wish to change tyres or make adjustments shall 

enter the pits and do so during the actual race. 

1.17.4 In all cases where the first race is stopped for climatic reasons, 

then the restart will, automatically, be a "wet" race. 

1.18 BEHAVIOUR DURING PRACTICE AND RACE 

01) Riders shall obey the flag signals, the light signals, and the boards which 

convey instructions. Any infringement to this rule will be penalised 

according to the provisions of article 1.19. 

02) Riders shall ride in a responsible manner which does not cause danger to 

other competitors or participants, either on the track or in the pit-lane. Any 

infringement of this rule will be penalised with one of the following penalties: 

time penalty – fine – ride through – disqualification – withdrawal of 

Championship points – suspension. 

03) Riders should use only the track and the pit-lane. However, if a rider 

accidentally leaves the track then he may rejoin it at the place indicated by 

the marshals or at a place which does not provide an advantage to him. 

Any infringement of this rule during the practices or warm up will be 

penalised by the cancellation of the lap time concerned and during the race, 

by a ride through. Further penalties (such as fine – disqualification – 

withdrawal of Championship points) may also be imposed 

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04) Any repairs or adjustments along the race track shall be made by the rider 

working alone with absolutely no outside assistance. The marshals may 

assist the rider to the extent of helping him to lift the machine and holding it 

whilst any repairs or adjustments are made. The marshal may then assist 

him to re-start the machine. 

05) If the rider intends to retire, then he shall park his motorcycle in a safe area 

as indicated by the marshals. 

06) If the rider encounters a problem with the machine which will result in his 

retirement from the practice or the race, then he should not attempt to tour 

at reduced speed to the pits but should pull off the track and park his 

machine in a safe place as indicated by the marshals. 

07) Riders who are returning slowly to the pits for remedial work should ensure 

that they travel as far as possible off the racing line. 

08) Riders may enter the pits during the race. Refuelling and changing 

motorcycle are strictly prohibited. 

09) Riders who stop their engines in the pits may be assisted to re-start their 

motorcycle by the mechanics. 

10) Riders are not allowed to transport another person on their machine or to 

be transported by another rider on his machine (exception: Another rider or 

by another rider after the chequered flag or the red flag). 

11) Riders shall not ride or push their motorcycles in the opposite direction of 

the circuit, either on the track or in the pit lane, unless doing so under the 

direction of an Official. 

12) No signal of any kind may pass between a moving machine and the rider’s 

team, or anyone connected with the machine's team entrant or rider, 

except for the signals of the time keeping transponder, lap trigger, GPS, 

legible messages on a pit board, or body movements by the rider or 

team. Onboard TV camera signals are allowed, but only when such 

signals are for the purposes of and managed by the Championship 

promoter. 

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13) Riders in the top ten positions may be required to carry up to two "on-bike" 

cameras on their machine. 

The cameras and associated equipment shall be carried during all practice 

sessions and the race. 

Where it is impractical to supply cameras and associated equipment for 

every motorcycle being used by the rider in practice or racing, then the 

company designated for the supply of the equipment will provide dummy 

equipment of equivalent weight, size and mounting location to the 

functioning equipment. 

Cameras and other equipment, functioning or dummy, will be supplied to 

the designated Teams by, at the latest, two hours before the first practice at 

an event. 

Teams shall give reasonable access and assistance to the company 

designated for the supply of the camera equipment to facilitate the 

mounting of the equipment. 

14) A speed limit of 60 km/h will be enforced in the pit lane at all times during 

the event. Riders shall respect the speed limit from where the sign 60km/h 

is placed up to where the sign 60 km/h crossed out is placed. 

Any rider found to have exceeded the pit lane speed limit during the 

practice will be subject to a fine of USD 200.–. 

Any rider who exceeds the pit lane speed limit during a race will be 

penalised with a ride through. 

The International Jury shall communicate the offence to the pit of the rider 

after having received the information from the Official in charge. 

15) Stopping on the track during practices and races is forbidden. 

16) During the practice sessions and warm ups, practice starts are permitted, 

when it is safe to do so, at the pit lane exit before joining the track and after 

the chequered flag is shown at the end of practice sessions and warm ups, 

when it is safe to do so, off the racing line. 

17) If the winning rider wishes to parade a flag, he shall ride to the side of the 

racing surface to collect the flag and then rejoin the circuit when it is safe to 

do so. 

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18) After the chequered flag, riders riding on the track must wear a safety 

helmet until they stop on the pit lane / parc fermé. 

19) It is not permitted to ride racing motorcycles within the circuit other 

than in the pit lane or on the track during practice sessions, warm ups 

and races. 

20) Any rider whose machine spill oil on the track causing interruption of 

practice, warm up or race twice in the same event will be penalised 

with one of the following penalties: fine – disqualification – withdrawal 

of Championship points – suspension. 

1.19 FLAGS AND LIGHTS 

Marshals and other officials display flags or lights to provide information and/or 

convey instructions to the riders: 

1.19.1 Flags and Lights Used to Provide Information: 

• Green Flag 

The track is clear 

This flag shall be shown motionless at each flag marshal post for the first 

lap of each practice session and of the warm up, for the sighting lap and for 

the warm up lap. 

This flag shall be shown motionless at the flag marshal post immediately 

after the incident that necessitated the use of one or more yellow flags. 

This flag shall be waved by the starter to signal the start of the warm up 

lap. When the pit-lane exit is open, this flag shall be waved at the pit-lane 

exit. 

• Green Light 

This light shall be switched on at the pit lane exit to signal the start of each 

practice session and of the warm up, the start of the sighting lap and the 

start of the warm up lap. 

• Yellow and Red Striped Flag 

The adhesion on this section of the track could be affected by any reason 

other than rain. 

This flag shall be shown motionless at the flag marshal post. 

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• White Flag with diagonal red cross 

Drops of rain on this section of the track. 

This flag shall be shown motionless at the flag marshal post. 

• White Flag with diagonal red cross + Yellow and Red Striped Flag 

Rain on this section of the track. 

These flags shall be shown together motionless at the flag marshal post. 

• Blue Flag 

Shown waved at the flag marshal post, this flag indicates to a rider that he 

is about to be overtaken. 

During the practice sessions, the rider concerned shall keep his line and 

slow down gradually to allow the faster rider to pass him. 

During the race, the rider concerned is about to be lapped. He shall allow 

the following rider(s) to pass him at the earliest opportunity. 

Any Infringement of this rule will be penalised with one of the following 

penalties: fine – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points. 

At all times, this flag will be shown waved to a rider leaving the pit lane if 

traffic is approaching on the track. 

• Chequered Black / White Flag 

This flag will be waved at the finish line on track level to indicate the finish 

of race or practice session. 

• Chequered Black / White Flag and Blue Flag 

The chequered black/white flag will be waved together with the blue flag 

presented motionless at the finish line on track level when a rider(s) 

precedes closely the leader during the final lap before the finish line (see 

art. 1.21.1). 

1.19.2 Flags Which Convey Information and Instructions: 

• Yellow Flag 

Shown waved at each row of the starting grid, this flag indicates that the 

start of the race is delayed. 

Shown waved at the flag marshal post, this flag indicates that there is a 

danger ahead. The riders shall slow down and be prepared to stop. 

Overtaking is forbidden up until the point where the green flag is shown. 

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– Any infringement of this rule during a practice session will result in 

thecancellation of the time of the lap during which the infraction 

occurred. 

– Any infringement of this rule during the race will be penalised with a 

ride through. 

– In both cases, further penalties (such as fine – suspension) may also 

be imposed. 

– If immediately after having overtaken, the rider realise that he did an 

infraction, he shall raise his hand and let pass the rider(s) that he has 

overtaken. In this case, no penalty will be imposed. 

During the final inspection lap, this flag shall be waved at the exact place 

where the flag marshal will be positioned during the practices, the warm 

ups and races. 

• Flashing Blue Lights 

Will be switched on at the pit lane exit at all time during practices and races. 

• Red Flag and Red Lights 

When the race or practice is being interrupted, the red flag will be waved at 

each flag marshal post and the red lights around the track will be switched 

on. Riders shall return slowly to the pits. 

When the pit-lane exit is closed, this flag will be shown motionless at the 

pit-lane exit and the light will be switched on. Riders are not allowed to exit 

the pit lane. 

Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with one of the following 

penalties: fine – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points – 

suspension. 

The red flag will be shown motionless on the starting grid at the end of the 

sighting lap and at the end of the warm up lap. 

The red flag may also be used to close the track. 

The red lights will be switched on at the start line for between 2 and 

5 seconds to start each race. 

• Black Flag 

This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is displayed 

motionless at each flag marshal post together with the rider's number. The 

rider shall stop at the pits at the end of the current lap and cannot restart. 

This flag will be presented only after the rider's team has been notified. Any 

infringement of this rule will be penalised with one of the following penalties: 

fine – withdrawal of Championship points – suspension. 

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• Black Flag with orange disk (∅ 40 cm) 

This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is displayed 

motionless at each flag marshal post together with the rider's number. This 

flag informs the rider that his motorcycle has mechanical problems likely to 

endanger himself or others, and that he shall immediately leave the track. 

Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with one of the following 

penalties: fine – withdrawal of Championship points – suspension. 

1.19.3 Flag Dimension 

The flag dimension should be 80 cm in the vertical and 100 cm in the horizontal. 

The flag dimension will be checked the day preceding the day of the first practice 

session. 

1.19.4 Flag Colour 

The Pantones for the colours are as follows : 

Orange : Pantone 151C 

Black : Pantone Black C 

Blue : Pantone 286C or 298C 

Red : Pantone 186C 

Yellow : Pantone Yellow C 

Green : Pantone 348C 

The flags' colours will be checked the day preceding the day of the first practice 

session. 

1.19.5 Rider' s number board 

Black board (70 cm horizontal X 50 cm vertical) which enables the race number 

of a rider to be attached with a set of numbers in white, whose stroke width is 

minimum 4 cm and height minimum 30 cm. 

This board shall be available at each flag marshal post. 

1.19.6 Flags Marshals posts 

The location will be fixed during the circuit homologation. 

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1.19.7 Marshals Uniforms 

It is strongly recommended the marshals' uniforms to be in white or orange (Ref. 

Pantone: 151C) and the rain coat to be transparent. 

1.20 MEDICAL CARS 

The medical cars, if they are to go on to the track, shall be equipped with yellow 

flashing lights. The words "MEDICAL CAR" should be clearly indicated on the 

back and the sides of the car. 

1.21 FINISH OF A RACE AND RACE RESULTS 

1.21.1 When the leading rider has completed the designated number of 

laps for the race, he will be shown a chequered flag by an official 

standing at the finish line at track level. The chequered flag will 

continue to be displayed to the subsequent riders. 

When the chequered flag is shown to the leading rider, no other 

rider will be permitted to enter the track from the pit lane. 

As soon as the chequered flag is shown to the leading rider, the red 

light will be switched on at the pit lane exit and a marshal showing 

a red flag will stand in the pit lane exit. 

If a rider(s) closely precedes the leader during the final lap before 

the finish line, the official will show to the rider(s) and to the leader 

simultaneously the Chequered flag and the Blue flag. That means 

that the race is finished for the leader while the rider(s) closely 

preceding the leader has (have) to complete the final lap and take 

the Chequered flag. 

1.21.2 In case of a photo-finish between two, or more, riders, the decision 

shall be taken in favour of the competitor whose machine leading 

edge crosses the plane of the finish line first. In case of ties, the 

riders concerned will be ranked in the order of the best lap time 

made during the race. 

1.21.3 The results will be based on the order in which the riders cross the 

line and the number of laps completed. 

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1.21.4 To be counted as a finisher in the race and be included in the 

results a rider shall: 

a – 

b – 

Complete 75% of the race distance. 

Cross the finish line on the race track (not in the pit lane) 

within five minutes of the race winner. The rider shall be in 

contact with his machine. 

1.21.5 The classification including the FIM, FMNR and promoter logos, will 

mention, at least, the following information: 

– The names of the riders and passengers; 

– The performance carried out (laps, time); 

it is compulsory for the Jury President to send a list of fines and 

results by fax or email immediately after the approval of results to 

the FIM Executive Secretariat. 

1.21.6 A new lap record for a circuit can only be established by a rider 

during a race. 

1.21.7 Both for practice and for race, the lap time is the subtraction of the 

time between two consecutive crossings of the finish line painted 

on the track. 

1.22 INTERRUPTION OF A RACE 

1.22.1 If the Clerk of the Course decides to interrupt a race due to climatic 

conditions or some other reason, then red flags will be displayed at 

the finish line and at all flag marshals' posts and he will switch on 

the red lights around the circuit. Riders shall immediately slow 

down and return to the pit lane. 

The results will be the results taken at the last point where the 

leader and all other riders on the same lap as the leader had 

completed a full lap without the red flag being displayed calculated 

as in the principle set out in the following example: 

Example of a race consisting of 30 laps: 

If a Red Flag is shown when the leader is on his 10 th lap after 

completing his 9th lap and all other sidecars have not completed 

the 9 th lap, then the race result will be 8 laps completed, and the 

second part will consist of 22 laps. 

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If a Red Flag is shown when the leader and all other sidecars on 

the same lap as the leader are on the 10th lap after completing the 

9 th lap, the race result will be 9 laps completed and the second part 

will consist of 21 laps. 

Exception: if the race is interrupted after the chequered flag, the 

following procedure will apply: 

1) For all the riders to whom the chequered flag was shown 

before the interruption, a partial classification will be 

established at the end of the last lap of the race. 

2) For all the riders to whom the chequered flag was not shown 

before the interruption, a partial classification will be 

established at the end of the penultimate lap of the race. 

3) The complete classification will be established by combining 

both partial classifications as per the principle of the lap/time. 

At the time the red flag is displayed, riders who are not actively 

competing in the race will not be classified. 

Within 5 minutes after the red flag has been displayed, riders who 

have not entered the pit lane, riding on their machine, will not be 

classified. 

1.22.2 If the results calculated show that less than three laps have been 

completed by the leader of the race and by all other riders on the 

same lap as the leader, then the race will be null and void and a 

completely new race will be run. If it is found impossible to re-start 

the race, then it will be declared cancelled and the race will not 

count for the Championship. 

1.22.3 If three laps or more have been completed by the leader of the race 

and all other riders on the same lap as the leader, but less than 

two-thirds of the original race distance, rounded down to the 

nearest whole number of laps, then the race will be re-started 

according to article 1.23.4. If it is found impossible to re-start the 

race, then the results will count and only half points will be awarded 

for the Championship. 

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1.22.4 If the results calculated show that two-thirds of the original race 

distance rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps have 

been completed by the leader of the race and by all other riders on 

the same lap as the leader, then the race may be deemed to have 

been completed and full points will be awarded for the Championship 

or the race may be restarted. 

1.23 RE-STARTING A RACE THAT HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED 

1.23.1 If a race has to be re-started, then it will be done as quickly as 

possible, consistent with track conditions allowing. As soon as the 

riders have returned to the pits, the Clerk of the Course will 

announce a time for the new start procedure to begin which, 

conditions permitting, should not be later than 20 minutes after the 

initial display of the red flag. 

1.23.2 The intermediary placings shall be available to teams before the 

following part of a race can be started. 

1.23.3 The start procedure will be identical to a normal start with a sighting 

lap, warm up lap, etc. 

1.23.4 Conditions for the re-started race will be as follows: 

i) In the case of situation described in 1.22.2 above (less than 

3 laps completed): 

a. All riders may re-start. 

b. Machines may be repaired or changed. 

Refuelling is permitted. 

c. The number of laps will be the same as the original race 

distance. 

d. The grid positions will be as for the original race. 

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ii) 

In the case of situation described in 1.22.3 (3 laps or more 

and less than two-thirds completed) above: 

a. Only riders who are on the intermediary placings may 

re-start. 

b. Machines may be repaired or changed. 

Refuelling is permitted. 

c. The number of laps of the second race will be the 

number of laps required to complete the original race 

distance. 

d. The grid position will be based on the order of the 

intermediary placing. 

e. The final result of the race will be based on the results of 

each rider classified in each race added together. Riders 

who have completed an identical number of laps will be 

placed according to the combined time. 

1.24 CHECK AREA 

With the exception of Jury members, the Clerk of the Course and officials who 

are in charge of keeping watch over the closed park area, no-one may at any 

time or for any reason be admitted into this area unless they have a written and 

signed authorisation from the Clerk of the Course. 

After the end of the race, all the machines which have finished the race shall 

remain at the disposal of the officials, for 30 minutes, in the closed park. They 

cannot be removed without the approval of the Jury. 

1.25 PODIUM 

The riders placed in the first three positions in the race will be escorted by 

officials, as quickly as possible, to the podium for the awards ceremony. 

Participation in the podium ceremony by the first three riders is compulsory. 

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1.26 FINAL TECHNICAL CONTROL 

At the end of each race, a technical control with dismantling may be carried out 

on the first 3 machines and other machines chosen by random by the 

International Jury President and the FIM Technical Director. 

1.27 DEPOSITS IN CASE OF MACHINE CONTROL FOLLOWING 

A PROTEST 

The deposit in case of dismantling and reassembling a machine to measure the 

cylinder capacity, following a protest, is USD 200.– (material included) 

The deposit in case of partial or complete dismantling of an engine or gearbox is 

USD 350.– 

If the party who makes the protest is the losing party, the deposit shall be paid to 

the winning party. 

If the party who makes the protest is the winning party, the deposit shall be 

reimbursed. 

1.28 DEPOSIT FOR FUEL CONTROLS FOLLOWING A PROTEST 

All requests for fuel control following a protest or an appeal must be 

accompanied by a deposit of USD 800.– paid to the FIM. 

After the last control : 

– the winning party will have its deposit reimbursed. 

– the losing party will have to pay the costs of all the controls carried out after 

deduction of deposits which it has already paid. 

1.29 SANCTION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE FUEL RULES 

A fuel control may be carried out in accordance with Art. 2.10.5 of the Sidecar 

Technical Regulations. A rider whose fuel does not correspond to the technical 

requirements will be sanctioned as follows: 

1. Exclusion from the whole event in question independent of the moment of 

the fuel sampling; 

2. Fine of USD 680.–; 

3. Payment of all costs connected to the fuel test(s) for his case. 

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1.30 CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AND CLASSIFICATION 

1.30.1 Riders will compete for the FIM Sidecar World Championship. 

1.30.2 For riders, the points will be those gained in each race. 

1.30.3 For each race, Championship points will be awarded on the 

following scale: 

1 st 25 points 

2 nd 20 points 

3 rd 16 points 

4 th 13 points 



7 th 9 points 

8 th 8 points 

9 th 7 points 






15 th 1 point 

1.30.4 All races will count for the Championship classification. 

1.30.5 In the event of a tie in the number of points, the final positions will 

be decided on the basis of the number of best results in the races 

(number of first places, number of second places etc.). In the event 

that there is still a tie then, the date in the Championships at which 

the highest place was achieved will be taken into account with 

precedence going to the latest result. 

1.30.6 In the case where a rider participates on different machines, it is the 

make of the machine with which he obtained the most points that 

will appear next to his name in the final classification, without, 

however, modifying the calculation for the Constructors' 

classification. 

1.30.7 The World Champions are obliged to attend an official FIM 

ceremony. 

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1.31 INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO COMPETITORS 

1.31.1 Instructions may be given by the International Jury and/or Clerk of 

the Course to teams and/or riders by means of special circulars in 

accordance with the Regulations. Circulars will be posted on the 

official notice board. 

1.31.2 All classifications and results of practice and the race, as well as all 

decisions issued by the officials, will be posted on the official notice 

board. 

1.31.3 Any communication from the International Jury or the Clerk of the 

Course to a team or rider shall be communicated in writing. 

Similarly, any communication from a team or rider to the 

International Jury or the Clerk of the Course shall also be made in 

writing. 

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SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 

1. ANNOUNCEMENT 

The ______________________________ 

will organise the ____________________ 

This meeting will be held on __________ 

on behalf of ____________ 

at the circuit ____________ 

and will count towards the 

2009 Sidecar World Championship IMN : _______________________ 

2. THE SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE 

Address of the organising committee : 

Before the : 

After the : 

During the meeting : 

____________________________ 

____________________________ 

____________________________ 

____________________________ 

3. CIRCUIT 

The length of the circuit is _________ 

km. 

The race will be run clockwise / anti-clockwise. 

A drawing of the circuit is enclosed. 

4. JURISDICTION 

The meeting will be held in accordance with the FIM Sporting Code, the 

CCR rules and these Supplementary Regulations. 

The Organiser also commits to respect as much as possible the “Green 

line” charter of good practice. 

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5. OFFICIALS 

– Jury President : ______________________________ 

– Jury members : ______________________________ 

– FMNR Delegate : ______________________________ 

– Head of organisation : ______________________________ 

– Clerk of the Course : ______________________________ 

– Secretary of the meeting : ______________________________ 

– Technical Director : ______________________________ 

– Chief of technical inspections : ______________________________ 

– Chief timekeeper : ______________________________ 

– Chief Medical Officer : ______________________________ 

– Environmental Steward : ______________________________ 

Address of Jury members during the meeting: 

6. NUMBER OF MACHINES ALLOWED 

Practice : 

Admitted to the start of the race : 

Qualified for the race : 

7. ENTRIES, DEPOSIT 

Applications for entry shall be made on the official forms included with 

these regulations. 

Applications shall be approved by the rider's FMN and shall reach the 

organisers not later than 

midnight. 

The organiser will select the applications and advise teams within 72 hours 

after the closing date of entries whether their applications have been 

accepted or rejected. 

The maximum deposit amount for transponders is…. 

8. TECHNICAL INSPECTION 

No rider or machine is permitted onto the track unless he/it has passed the 

technical inspections. 

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9. PRACTISING 

It is strictly forbidden to ride racing machines on the course outside the 

official practice periods. 

Schedule according to Art. 1.9. 

10. RACES: SCHEDULE 

Schedule according to Art. 1.9. 

11. PRIZE-GIVING 

Place - date 

12. PROTESTS 

All protests shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the 

FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code and be accompanied by a fee 

of (local currency – amount equivalent to USD 800.–) 

13. FUEL 

If fuel is supplied by the organisers at the fuel-station, it will be in conformity 

with Article 2.10 of the Sidecar World Championship Regulations. 

14. INSURANCE 

By endorsing the application form for entry the FMN of the rider certifies 

that the rider is insured in accordance with the FIM requirements. 

In conformity with Article 110.1 of the Sporting Code, third party insurance 

in respect of riders covering accidents occurring during the meeting 

including practices will be the responsibility of the organiser. 

This insurance includes a guarantee of 

(local currency). 

The organiser disclaims all responsibility for damage to a machine, its 

accessories and components arising out of an accident, fire or other cases. 

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15. RENUNCIATION OF ANY RECOURSE AGAINST 

SPORTING AUTHORITIES 

Apart from the requirements of the FIM Sporting Code, riders and teams by 

participating renounce all rights of appeal against the organiser, his 

representatives or agents by arbitration or before a tribunal or any other 

manner not foreseen by the FIM Sporting Code for any damages for which 

they could be liable in consequence of all acts or omissions on the part of 

the organiser, his officials, representatives or agents in the application of 

these regulations or contributed to or arising out of their actions. 

Enclosures: 

– drawing of the circuit 

– entry form 

Place and date: ____________________ 

The President of the Organising Committee: 

The Clerk of the Course : 

The Secretary of the Meeting : 

__________________________ 

__________________________ 

__________________________ 

Approved on: ______________ 

(FMNR) 

Approved on: ______________ 

(FIM/CCR) 

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Meeting: ______________________________________ 

IMN :_________ 

Jury meeting No. 1 

The first Jury meeting will take place 1 1/2 hours before the beginning of the free 

practice (in accordance with the SR of the event). 

Venue: _____________ Date: _______________ Time: _____________ 

End: _____________ 

1. Presence: 

1.1 Members of the Jury with voting rights 

President: 

___________________________________________ 

Member: 

___________________________________________ 

FMNR Delegate: ___________________________________________ 

1.2 Members of the Jury without voting rights, designated by the FIM 

Technical Director: ___________________________________________ 

Medical delegate: ___________________________________________ 

1.3 Clerk of the Course 

____________________________________________________________ 

1.4 FMN delegates 

____________________________________________________________ 

1.5 Environmental Steward 

____________________________________________________________ 

1.6 Others 

____________________________________________________________ 

2. Supplementary Regulations 

– third party insurance policy 

– possible alterations 

– additions 

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3. Approval of the entry list 

4. Condition of the track 

5. Condition of services 

Timekeeping, results, communications, sanitary installations, paddock, pits, 

etc. 

6. Fire fighting procedure 

7. Next Jury meeting 

The International Jury 

The President 

The Secretary 

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Meeting: ______________________________________ 

IMN: _________ 

Jury meeting No. 


End: _____________ 

1. Presence: 


President: 

___________________________________________ 

Member: 

___________________________________________ 

FMNR Delegate: ___________________________________________ 





____________________________________________________________ 


____________________________________________________________ 


____________________________________________________________ 

1.6 Others 

____________________________________________________________ 

2. Minutes of the meeting No. 

3. Track Inspection 

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4. Technical inspections 

4.1 Inspections carried out Total 

number of riders 

number of machines 

4.2 Special checks carried out 

– noise 

– weights 

– others 

5. Riders briefing 

6. Protests 

7. Rule infractions, Sanctions 

8. Ratification of practice results 

9. Report of the Clerk of the Course 

10. Falls/Accidents 

11. Starting grid 

12. Closed park 

13. Miscellaneous 

14. Next Jury meeting 


The President 

The Secretary 

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Meeting: ______________________________________ 

IMN: _________ 

Final Jury meeting 


End: _____________ 

1. Presence: 


President: 

___________________________________________ 

Member: 

___________________________________________ 

FMNR Delegate: ___________________________________________ 





____________________________________________________________ 


____________________________________________________________ 


____________________________________________________________ 

1.6 Others 

____________________________________________________________ 

2. Minutes of the meeting No. 

3. Track Inspection 

4. Final scrutineering check 

5. Protests 

6. Rule infractions, Sanctions 

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7. Ratification of the results 

8. Dispatch of the results (by fax or e-mail) to the FIM 

9. Report of the Clerk of the Course 

10. Falls/Accidents during the races 

11. Unexcused absences 

12. Podium ceremony 

13. Overall impression of the meeting 


The President 

The Secretary 

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2. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 

2.1 INTRODUCTION 

The FIM Sidecar World Championship is for machines, i.e. vehicles with three 

wheels that make two tracks propelled by an internal combustion engine, 

controlled exclusively by one driver and one passenger. 

Providing that the following Regulations are complied with, the constructors are 

free to be innovative with regard to design, materials and overall construction of 

the Sidecar vehicle. 

2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

2.3.1 Materials 

The use of titanium in the construction of the frame, the front forks, the 

handlebars, the swing arms, the swing arm spindles and the wheel spindles is 

forbidden. For wheel spindles, the use of light alloys is also forbidden. The use 

of titanium alloy nuts and bolts is allowed. 

1) Titanium test to be performed on the track: Magnetic test (titanium is not 

magnetic). 

2) The 3 % nitric acid test (titanium does not react. If metal is steel, the drop 

will leave a black spot). 

3) Specific mass of titanium alloys 4,5-5, of steel 7,5-8,7 can be ascertained 

by weighing the part and measuring its volume in a calibrated glass filled by 

water (intake valve, rocker, connecting rod, etc.) 

4) In case of doubt, the test should take place at a Materials Testing 

Laboratory. 

2.3.2 Aluminium alloys can be ascertained visually. 

2.3.3 Handlebars 

1) The minimum width of handlebars is: 450 mm. 

2) The grips shall be attached in such a way that at least the minimum width 

for handlebars is reached when measured between the outside ends of the 

grips. 

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3) Exposed handlebar ends shall be plugged with a solid material or rubber 

covered. 

4) The minimum angle of rotation of the handlebar on each side of the centre 

line or mid position shall be of 20°. 

5) Whatever the position of the handlebars the front wheel shall never touch 

the streamlining if any. 

6) Solid stops, (other than steering dampers) shall be fitted to ensure a 

minimum clearance of 30 mm between the handlebar with levers and the 

tank when on full lock to prevent trapping the rider's fingers (see diagrams 

A,B,C). 

7) Handlebar clamps shall be very carefully radiused and engineered so as to 

avoid fracture points in the bar. 

8) The repair by welding of light alloy handlebars is prohibited. 

2.3.4 Control levers 

1) All handlebar levers (clutch, brake, etc.) shall be in principle ball ended 

(diameter of this ball to be at least 16 mm). This ball can also be flattened, 

but in any case the edges shall be rounded (minimum thickness of this 

flattened part 14 mm). These ends shall be permanently fixed and form an 

integral part of the lever. 

2) Each control lever (hand and foot levers) shall be mounted on a 

independent pivot. 

3) The brake lever, if pivoted on the footrest axis, shall work under all 

circumstances, such as the footrest being bent or deformed. 

2.3.5 Wheel, rims and tyres 

(See Table 1) 

1) All tyres will be measured mounted on the rim at a pressure of 1 kg/cm 2 

(14 lb./sq.in.); measurements taken at a tyre section located at 90° from 

the ground. 

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2) Any modification to the rim or spokes of an integral wheel (cast, moulded, 

riveted) as supplied by the manufacturer or of a traditional detachable rim 

other than for spokes, valve or security bolts is prohibited except for tyre 

retention screws sometimes used to prevent tyre movement relative to the 

rim. If rim is modified for these purposes bolts, screws etc., shall be fitted. 

3) The maximum width of the rear wheel rims is: 11" 

4) For information, the distance is measured inside flange walls of the wheel 

rim in accordance with ETRTO. 

2.3.6 The width of tyres used shall not be less than the values shown in 

Table 1. 

1) With the exception of slick tyres and tyres marked not for highway use, the 

manufacturer shall identify the tyre with a mark indicating: 

• The DOT mark and/or the E mark (used for "homologated tyres" or 

tyres 

• marked for highway use only) 

• The manufacturer's brand name 

• The year of manufacture (in code) 

• The tyre dimension 

• The speed rating (permitted max. speed) – W 

• Any other features necessary for correct use of tyre 

2) The minimum rim diameter is 400 mm. 

3) Interior – fixture – width of tyre 

The tyre shall be mounted on a corresponding rim. The interior (fixture) 

width values for respective dimensions of tyres are shown in Table 1. The 

rim interior (fixture) shall not be deformed or damaged. 

4) Permitted maximum speed 

The speed categories for use in individual classes are shown in Table 1. 

This does not apply to slick tyres. 

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5) Tyre surface tread pattern 

The surface of the tyre can be smooth (i.e. without tread grooves) or 

treaded. 

The tread pattern is unrestricted. 

The tread pattern shall be made by a manufacturer when producing the 

tyre. 

Additional tread grooves, cuts, etc., are allowed provided that they are 

made by a tyre manufacturer or a person duly authorised by a tyre 

manufacturer by means of special purpose-built equipment. 

Thus, subsequently modified tyres shall bear the distinguishing mark or 

stamp of the manufacturer. This stamp shall be placed near to the 

manufacturer's mark. 

The choice of a certain type of tread pattern is left entirely up to the 

individual rider. 

The use of slick tyres will also be at the discretion of the rider. If conditions 

should become problematic however, he shall take into account the 

recommendations of the Technical Stewards and if need be, of the 

appropriate representative of the tyre manufacturers. 

As a safe minimum, the depth of the tyre tread over the whole pattern at 

pre-race control shall be at least 2.5 mm. 

Tyres which at the preliminary examination have a tread depth of less than 

1.5 mm are considered as non-treaded tyres and the restrictions applying 

to slick tyres will then apply to them. 

The surface of a slick tyre shall contain three or more hollows at 120° 

intervals or less, indicating the limit of wear on the centre and shoulder 

areas of the tyre. When at least 2 of these indicator hollows become worn 

on different parts of the periphery, the tyre shall no longer be used. 

2.3.7 The minimum distance between the surface of the tyre (at its 

largest point) and any fixed parts of a motorcycle is shown in 

Table 1 . 

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2.3.8 Adaptation of the tyre's surface 

In order to obtain optimal tyre adhesion, new unused tyres can be adapted by 

scuffing the surface. As a safe minimum, the depth of the tyre tread over the 

whole pattern at pre-race control shall be at least 2.5 mm. 

2.3.9 Displacement capacities 

Over 850 cc up to 1000 cc 4 stroke 4 cylinders max. 

2.3.10 Designation of make 

When two manufacturers are involved in the construction of a motorcycle the 

name of both shall appear on the machine as follows: 

• The name of the chassis manufacturer 

• The name of the engine manufacturer 

2.3.11 Minimum Weight 

Minimum weight with rider and passenger fully equipped: 385 kg 

A 1 kg tolerance in the weight of the machine at the post-race control is 

accepted. 

At any time during the event, the sidecar shall exceed the minimum weight, 

regardless of the tank content. 

2.3.12 Number plate and colours 

The front inclination where the number plate is fixed shall not exceed an angle of 

30° to the rear of the vertical (see diagram A). 

The background colours and figures (numbers) are white background with black 

numbers. With the RAL colour table values being 9005 for black and 9010 for 

white. 

The sizes for all the front numbers are: Minimum height : 160 mm 

Minimum width : 80 mm 

Minimum stroke : 25 mm 

The sizes for all the side numbers are: Minimum height : 160 mm 

Minimum width : 80 mm 

Minimum stroke : 25 mm 

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The allocated number for the rider shall appear three times on the machine. The 

number on the front shall be affixed only once, in the centre of the fairing; the two 

side numbers shall be located on the left and right side or the fairing. 

For light coloured bodywork, there will be a black line of 8 mm minimum all 

around the perimeter of the white background. 

In case of a dispute concerning the legibility of numbers, the decision of the 

Technical Director will be final. 

2.3.13 Fuel 

All sidecar engines shall function on normal unleaded fuel with a maximum lead 

content of 0.005 g/l (unleaded) and a maximum MON of 90 (see also Art. 2.10 

for full fuel specifications). 

2.3.14 Dimensions 

Maximum dimensions are (see diagram B): 

Overall width: 

1700 mm (including the exhaust system) 

Maximum overall height: 800 mm (with the exception of the airbox – 

max height: 950 mm). 

Overall length: 

3300 mm 

Wheel base: 

2300 mm 

2.3.15 Dimensions of Passenger Space 

The minimum dimensions of the passenger's space on the platform are (see 

Diagram B): 

Length : 800 mm 

Width : 300 mm 

(both measured 150 mm above the platform). 

Height of the screen protecting the passenger: 300 mm 

2.3.16 Distance Between Tracks 

The distance between the tracks left by the centre lines of the rear motorcycle 

wheel and the Sidecar wheel shall be at least 800 mm and not more than 

1150 mm. 

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2.3.17 Riders Position 

The rider's position regardless of whether or not a riding seat is fitted, shall be 

such that the rider's feet are positioned behind the knees when looking in the 

riding direction. 

2.3.18 Passenger Visibility 

Passengers shall be completely visible from above and be able to lean out to 

either side of the Sidecar. For this purpose, the vehicle shall be equipped with a 

suitable facility for the passenger to hold on to when leaning out. It is forbidden 

to use transparent materials to evade these rules. 

2.3.19 Rider or Passenger's Position 

Neither the rider, nor the passenger shall be covered from above nor may they 

be attached to the vehicle in anyway. 

The passenger shall be able to lean out on either side. 

2.3.20 Protection 

Vehicles shall have a solid and effective protection between the rider and the 

engine. This protection shall prevent direct contact between the rider's body or 

his clothes and escaping flames or leaking fuel and oil. 

2.3.21 Streamlining 

The forward extremity of the streamlining shall be not more than 400 mm in front 

of the foremost part of the tyre (see diagram B). 

The extreme rear edge of the streamlining shall be not more than 400 mm 

beyond the extreme edge of the rear wheel (see diagram B). 

The sidecar wheel shall be enclosed by the fairing down to the height of its axle 

centreline. 

2.3.22 Aerodynamic Devices 

Spoilers and other aerodynamic devices are authorised on condition that they do 

not extend beyond the overall dimensions of the bodywork and are an integral 

part of the fairing and/or body. These shall not exceed neither the width of the 

fairing nor the height of the handlebar. 

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2.3.23 Windscreen 

The windscreen edge and the edges of all other exposed parts of the 

streamlining shall be rounded. 

2.3.24 Ground Clearance 

The ground clearance measured over the entire length and width of the frame 

and other mechanical parts (engine, oil bay, exhaust and platforms) excluding 

the fairing, race ready, fully loaded with rider and passenger in a static racing 

position, shall not be less than 65 mm with the handlebars in straight position. 

No devices are permitted to reduce the ground clearance during the course of 

the race. After the race, a tolerance of – 5 mm is authorised. After a ‘wet’ race, 

this check is not performed. 

2.3.25 Fixing of the Sidecar 

The fixing points shall not allow movement at the joints. If the angle of the 

inclination is changeable, it shall be locked in such a way that it is completely 

secured and not only clamped on. 

2.3.26 Banking Sidecars 

Banking Sidecars are strictly forbidden. 

2.3.27 Steering 

The motorcycle shall be steered by a handlebar. 

The handlebar extremities shall not be lower than the front wheel spindle nor 

more than 500 mm behind the front wheel spindle in the straight ahead position. 

The steering axis shall not be offset more than 75 mm from the front wheel 

centre line. 

To reduce the torque in the steering it is allowed to displace the front wheel and 

the rear wheel. 

The fixing nuts and bolts of the steering must be secured by a safety wire. 

2.3.29 Handlebars 

Whatever the position of the handlebars, there shall be a space of at least 

20 mm between the streamlining and the ends of the handlebars or other 

steering systems, including any attachments thereto. 

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2.3.30 Throttle controls 

1) Throttle controls shall be self-closing when not held by the hand. 

2) An ignition cut-out shall be fitted to operate when the driver leaves the 

machine. This ignition cut-out system shall interrupt the primary circuit and 

shall be wired for both the supply and return of the current. 

3) The ignition cut-out shall be placed as near to the centre of the handlebar 

as possible and shall be operated by a non-elastic string of adequate length 

and thickness and strapped to the driver's body. A spiral cable (similar to 

that of a telephone wire) of maximum 1 m extended length is permitted. 

2.3.31 Suspension 

Suspension of the front wheel shall be designed so that under suspension action 

and in a straight ahead position, the wheel shall only move vertically and in a 

single plane relative to the motorcycle – the plane shall be in the riding direction. 

This shall occur without changes to the camber or the side-tracking. The vertical 

travel of the front and rear wheel spindles under suspension action shall be at 

least 20 mm. 

The use of active suspensions is forbidden. 

The fixing nuts and bolts of the front and rear suspensions must be 

secured by a safety wire. 

2.3.32 Open transmission guards 

1) For all machines, if the primary transmission is exposed, it shall be fitted 

with a guard as a safety measure. The guard shall be conceived in such a 

manner that under no circumstances the rider or the passenger can come 

into accidental contact with the transmission parts. It shall be designed to 

protect the rider from injuring his fingers. 

2) A guard is required if secondary transmission is not shielded by the 

bodywork. 

2.3.33 Drive 

The drive shall be transmitted to the ground only through the rear wheel of the 

motorcycle. 

Any traction control system is forbidden. 

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2.3.34 Wheels 

The rear wheel and Sidecar wheel shall be enclosed down to the level of the 

Sidecar platform on the inside. 

The maximum width of the front wheel rim cannot exceed 9”. 

The maximum width of the rim for the rear wheel and sidecar wheel cannot 

exceed 11”. 

2.3.35 Tyres 

Slick tyres are authorised. 

1) The maximum width of the front tyre tread measured from the point where 

the wall of the tyre finishes and the tread pattern starts, to the point where 

the tread pattern stops and the wall of the tyre's other side starts (only the 

section of the tread pattern normally in contact with the ground is 

measured) shall not exceed 230 mm. 

2) The rear tyre shall not exceed 254 mm, measured like in point 1) 

3) When the springs are compressed to their maximum, there shall still remain 

a minimum wheel clearance of 15 mm to every fixed part. 

4) The minimum diameter of an inflated tyre shall be 400 mm. 

5) Tyres warmers are not allowed 

2.3.36 Mudguards and wheel protection 

Mudguards shall comply with the following requirements: 

1) They shall project laterally beyond the tyre on each side. 

2) The front mudguard shall cover at least 100° of the circumference of the 

wheel. In this area, the wheel may be covered, respecting the angles 

mentioned below. The angle formed by one line drawn from the front edge 

of the mudguard to the centre of the wheel and one drawn horizontally 

through the centre of the wheel shall be between 45° and 60°. The angle 

formed by one line drawn from the rear edge of the mudguard to the centre 

of the wheel and one drawn horizontally through the centre of the wheel 

shall not exceed 20°. 

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3) The rear mudguard shall cover at least 120° of the circumference of the 

wheel. The angle formed by two lines, one drawn from the rear edge of the 

mudguard to the centre of the wheel and one drawn horizontally through 

the centre of the wheel shall not exceed 20° (see diagram A). 

4) Mudguards are not required if there is streamlining. If there is no 

streamlining, mudguards are required. If the fairing or the saddle reaches 

the vertical tangent of the outside of the rear tyre (with a tolerance of 

– 50 mm) a rear mudguard is not required. 

2.3.37 Brakes 

1) Only ferrous brake disks are allowed. 

2) Sidecars shall be fitted with at least 2 efficient brakes operating on at least 

2 of the wheels and operated independently and concentrically with the 

wheel. 

3) A Sidecar wheel brake shall be fitted. 

4) One main system with at least two separate, operational circuits. One of the 

circuits shall work upon at least two of the three wheels. 

5) If one system fails the other system shall work efficiently. 

2.3.38 Air box 

The air box intake size is not restricted. 

An air box shall be used. The air box shall completely close around the induction. 

Bell mouths, the carburettors or throttle bodies may be entirely within the air box. 

The engine shall have a closed breather system. The engine breather shall be 

connected and discharge in the air box. 

The air box shall be constructed in such a way as to prevent any oil discharged 

in the air box from spilling on the track. This oil containment shall hold a 

minimum of 1000 cc of oil. The air box shall be sealed to prevent any spillage of 

oil or fuel. 

All the air inlet into the air box shall be above the lowest point of the bell mouth 

edges. 

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2.3.39 Fuel Tank 

The fuel tank shall be independently protected from the ground. 

Fuel shall be contained in a single tank securely fixed to the machine. Seat tanks 

and auxiliary tanks are forbidden. The use of a quickly detachable replacement 

tank as a means of refuelling is strictly forbidden in all types of competition. 

Moreover, the use of temporary filling material to reduce the capacity of a tank is 

forbidden. 

Fuel tank shall be completely filled with fuel cell foam (preferably with 

"Explosafe®"). 

2.3.40 Oil catch tanks and breather systems 

Where an oil breather pipe is fitted, the outlet shall discharge into a catch tank 

located in an easily accessible position and which shall be emptied before the 

start of a race. 

The minimum size of a catch tank shall be 250 cc for gear box breather pipes 

and 500 cc for engine breather pipes. 

All machines shall have a closed breather system. The oil breather line shall be 

connected and discharge in the airbox. (See Diagram C). 

All possible measures shall be taken to prevent the possible loss of waste oil so 

that it does not hinder a following rider. 

2.3.41 Oil drain plugs and supply pipes 

All oil drain plugs shall be tight and shall be drilled and wired in position. Oil 

supply lines shall be correctly and securely wired in position. External oil filters 

and screws or bolts that enter an oil cavity shall be safety wired. 

2.3.42 Fuel tank breather pipes 

Non-return valves shall be fitted to fuel tank breather pipes and these have to 

discharge into a catch tank with a minimum volume of 250 cc made of a suitable 

material. 

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2.3.43 Fuel and oil filler caps 

Fuel and oil filler caps, when closed, shall be leak proof. Additionally, they shall 

be securely locked to prevent accidental opening at any time. 

The fuel cap shall be fitted in such a way that it does not protrude in relation to 

the fairing or the tank profile and cannot be torn off in a crash. 

2.3.44 Fuel pumps 

Electric fuel pumps shall be wired through a circuit cut-out which will operate 

automatically in the event of an accident. 

A test facility shall be incorporated in the design of electrically operated fuel 

pumps for use at the technical control. 

2.3.45 Battery 

The battery shall be covered in such a way that neither the rider nor the 

passenger can come directly into contact with the battery or its contents. 

2.3.46 Engine 

The engine shall be positioned in such a way that the centre-line of the engine 

(by definition a position midway between centre lines of outermost cylinders for 

transversal engines, or the crankshaft for in-line engines) shall not exceed 160 

mm beyond the centre-line of the rear wheel of the motorcycle. The engine shall 

be positioned in front of the rear wheel. 

2.3.47 Supercharging 

Supercharging by means of a device of any kind is forbidden in all meetings. 

The direct injection of fuel is not considered to be supercharging. 

2.3.48 Two-stroke engines are not permitted. 

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2.3.49 Four Stroke Engines 

01) Motorcycles engines of mass production only, with a Stocksport 

homologation. 

02) 4 cylinders maximum 

03) The original crankcase and cylinders may be modified, but bore and stroke 

shall remain as originally produced by the manufacturer. 

04) Crankshaft and flywheel shall be original. Balancing and polishing is 

allowed. Welding is not allowed. The minimum weight shall be 95% of the 

original part. 

05) Connecting rods may be altered or changed. The length shall remain as 

original. The material shall be of similar alloy as homologated. The 

minimum weight of a modified or replaced connecting rod shall be 95% of 

the original part. 

06) Pistons, piston rings and piston pins may be altered or replaced, but the 

bore shall remain as homologated. 

07) The original cylinder head may be modified, welding is allowed only in case 

of repair (this means that it is not allowed to have each cylinder welded in 

the same positions). The number of ports, valves, the diameter of the 

valves shall remain as originally produced by the manufacturer. 

08) Valves, valve springs and valve spring retainers may be altered or replaced, 

but valve and valve spring material shall remain the same. 

09) Carburettors may be altered or replaced. Fuel injection is free and can be 

replaced by carburettors. 

10) Camshaft may be altered or replaced. 

11) The cam drive method shall remain as originally produced by the 

manufacturer. 

12) Cam sprockets can be modified or replaced. 

13) The ignition/engine control system is free. 

14) The gear ratios are free. The maximum number of gears shall remain as 

originally produced by the manufacturer. 

15) The clutch system type shall remain as originally produced by the 

manufacturer. Clutch springs, plates and basket may be altered or 

replaced. Mechanical back torque limiting capabilities are permitted (slipper 

type clucthes). No electronic or electrical support is allowed. 

16) The generator may be removed 

17) Electric starter shall be in place and work. The engine shall start on the grid 

with the electric starter for the warm up lap before the start of the race. 

18) The use of exotic materials such as ceramics, metal matrix or aluminium 

beryllium is not allowed. 

19) Oil lubrication system is free. 

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20. It is recommended that machines be equipped with a red light on the 

instrument panel. This light must flash in the event of oil pressure 

drop. 

2.3.50 Oil and Coolant Containment 

In the area directly below the engine, the oil containment tray shall be 

constructed to hold, in case of an engine breakdown at least half of the total oil 

and engine coolant capacity used in the engine (min 5 litres). 

The surrounding edges of the tray shall be at least 30 mm above the bottom of 

the tray. 

This tray should incorporate a maximum of two holes of 25 mm in diameter and 

be closed with rubber plugs. These holes shall remain closed in dry conditions 

and only opened when ‘wet’ race conditions have been declared by the Clerk of 

the Course. 

The frontal edge from the oil bay reservoir wall shall be extended upwards to 

arrive just below (within 20 mm) the exhaust ports of the engine. 

Holes for engine mounts (hangers) shall be sealed. 

From a vertical view, the engine shall be located completely inside the oil bay 

platform. 

The rear wheel shall be protected from any possible oil spray. To make this 

protection, the engine and the rear wheel compartment shall be separated. This 

separation shall be created by installing a solid divider (wall) running from the top 

of the inside of the bodywork to the bottom of the oil tray. This divider (wall) shall 

overlap the rear edge of the oil tray down to the bottom. 

All machines shall use this tray. 

Oil cooler shall not be mounted on or above the body of the sidecar. 

The location of the oil tank and oil cooler should be placed in a location where it 

is least likely to be damaged in an accident. 

The oil tray shall be constructed directly by the frame manufacturer, no other oil 

trays will be accepted. 

The Manufacturer is responsible for matching of the oil tray with the engine 

brackets and with the structure of the frame. 

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At the beginning of the season (at least 1 month before the first race) the 

Manufacturer shall send to the FIM the drawings of the oil trays designed to 

match the engines used in the competition in agreement with the rules. 

Oil lines containing positive pressure, if replaced, shall be of metal reinforced 

construction with swaged or treaded connectors. Manufactured solid construction 

oil lines, where practical, shall be replaced also. 

All sidecars shall attach oil absorbent materials of no less a quality than 3M 

Product number 05656 or CEP Sorbents/ product number CEP-EP100. 

This material shall be securely fixed to the following areas of the sidecar: 

1. The entire oil tray, both the bottom and inside walls of the same. The 

volume of material used in this area, according to manufacturer’s 

specifications, shall absorb not less than 3 litres of oil. 

2. The top and side area of the chassis facing the engine. This shall 

completely enclose the top and side of the chassis to an area not less than 

the overall length of the engine. It is preferable that the oil absorbent 

material be attached to the side and top of the chassis in the area behind 

the engine also. 

3. The inside of the fairing surrounding the engine and the area of the fairing 

directly behind the engine, including the part of the fairing that encloses the 

rear of the engine. 

4. The oil cooler area (if an oil cooler is used). This shall be mounted directly 

underneath the oil cooler and surrounding accessible tray areas of the 

sidecar. It shall also include without obstructing the air flow any part of the 

fairing or chassis in the area directly surrounding the oil cooler. 

The inside of the fairing surrounding the engine and the area of the fairing 

directly behind the engine, including the part of the fairing that encloses the rear 

of the engine. 

In the event that oil is absorbed by the material, it shall be replaced before the 

next track session. 

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The material shall be attached in such a way that it should be easily replaced, 

yet shall not become dislodged whilst on the track, and its effectiveness is not 

inhibited, i.e. if an adhesive is used it shall not clog the material, causing it to 

lose its absorbent properties. 

All absorbent material used, shall be non flammable by design. 

2.3.51 Exhaust Pipe 

The exhaust pipe shall not extend beyond the width of the Sidecar and the 

furthest extremity of the exhaust pipe shall not exceed the vertical line drawn at 

a tangent to the rear edge of the Sidecar body. 

Exhaust pipes fitted to the side of the Sidecar shall be covered so that it is 

impossible for the passenger to be burnt. The ends of the exhaust pipes fitted to 

the Sidecar shall be so positioned or protected that it is impossible for them to 

become entangled with another machine. 

On a Sidecar, the exhaust shall discharge horizontally, either to one side or to the 

rear, at a maximum angle of 30° to the axis of the machine. The end of the 

silencer shall be of constant diameter over a distance of 30 mm. 

2.3.52 Fog Lamp 

Sidecars shall be equipped for all the duration of the event with a functional rear 

facing red anti-fog lamp. 

The light shall be installed at least 100 mm off the ground, located in the area 

between the rear wheel and the sidecar platform. The light shall be mounted on 

a part of the suspended body (not on any unsuspended parts) and ensure no 

obstruction from the fairing and/or the passenger. 

Only fog lamps made by "ISA-EMS" et "LIFELINE" with the following references 

are allowed: 

– BITS – Helios 

– ISA – EMS 90x90 ref. (6085-2) 

– ISA – EMS - 90x92 ref. (6085-0) 

– ISA – EMS - 120x65 ref. (6085-4) 

– LIFELINE 90x90 Radial rain light 

– www.bits-racing.com 

– www.isa-racing.de 

– www.demon-tweeks.co.uk 

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2.3.53 Rescue handles 

All sidecars shall have 3 handles available for race marshals to allow a quick 

extraction. 

All handles will be painted fluorescent red. 

– Handle one: the handle will be mounted at the rear, left side of the sidecar 

platform. 

– Handle two: the handle will be mounted on the chassis in the gap between 

the rear wheel and the chassis. 

– Handle three: the handle will be mounted on the front left hand of the 

chassis. 

In the fairing, a gap of 80 mm shall be provided all around the external edge of 

the handle tube. 

The three handles will be made in such a way that it can be gripped by 2 entire 

hands. 

2.3.54 Log Book 

Log book will be used throughout the Championship season. It will be issued by 

the series promoter for all teams. 

At each event the Technical Director will write technical comments and requests 

to the entrants, who will receive a copy of the requests. Where problems will 

occur, either during the pre-race inspections or via “incidents” during the event, 

all details will be recorded. 

If the problems don’t involve the exclusion from the race and the team presents 

a solution for the race, the problem logged in the book will be signed by the 

Technical Director, otherwise, with the agreement of the Technical Director, the 

problem shall be rectified before the next meeting.) 

2.10 FUEL, OIL AND COOLANTS 

All machines shall be fuelled with unleaded petrol, as this term is generally 

understood. 

2.10.1 Physical properties for unleaded fuel 

2.10.1.1 Unleaded petrol shall comply with the FIM specification. 

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2.10.1.2 Unleaded petrol (incl. E10) will comply with the FIM specification if: 

a) It has the following characteristics: 

Property Units Min. Max. Test Method 

RON 95.0 102.0 EN ISO 5164 

MON 85.0 90.0 EN ISO 5163 

Oxygen % (m/m) 4.0 EN 13132 or 14517 

Nitrogen % (m/m) 0.2 ASTM D 4629 

Benzene % (V/V) 1.0 EN 238 or EN 14517 

Vapour pressure (DVPE) kPa 95.0 EN 13016-1 

Lead g/L 0.005 EN 237 or ICP-OES 

Manganese g/L 0.005 ICP-OES 

Density at 15°C kg/m 3 720.0 775.0 EN ISO 12185 

Oxidation stability minutes 360 EN ISO 7536 

Existent gum mg/100 ml 5.0 EN ISO 6246 

Sulphur mg/kg 10.0 EN ISO 20846 

or 20884 

Copper corrosion rating class 1 EN ISO 2160 

Distillation: 

E at 70°C % (V/V) 22.0 50.0 EN ISO 3405 

E at 100°C % (V/V) 46.0 71.0 EN ISO 3405 

E at 150°C % (V/V) 75.0 EN ISO 3405 

Final Boiling Point °C 210 EN ISO 3405 

Residue % (V/V) 2.0 EN ISO 3405 

Appearance Clear and bright Visual inspection 

Ethanol (*) % (V/V) 10 EN 13132 or 14517 

Olefins % (V/V) 18.0 EN 14517 or 15553 

Aromatics % (V/V) 35.0 EN 14517 or 15553 

Total diolefins % (m/m) 1.0 GCMS/HPLC 

(*) Shall conform to EN 15376 

Notes : 

(1) GC/MS methods may also be applied to fully deconvolute the GC trace. 

(2) the above maximum values for olefins and aromatics are corrected for fuel 

oxygenates content according to clause 13.2 of ASTM D 1319:1998. 

(b) 

The total of individual hydrocarbon components present at 

concentrations of less than 5% m/m shall constitute at least 30% 

m/m of the fuel. The test method will be gas chromatography and/or 

GC/MS. 

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(c) 

The total concentration of naphthenes, olefins and aromatics 

classified by carbon number shall not exceed the values given in 

the following table: 

% (m/m) C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9+ 

Naphthenes 0 5 10 10 10 10 

Olefins 5 20 20 15 10 10 

Aromatics - - 1.2 35 35 30 

The total concentration of bicyclic naphthenes and bicyclic olefins 

may not be higher than 1% (m/m). The test method used will be gas 

chromatography. 

(d) 

Only the following oxygenates are permitted: 

methanol, ethanol, iso-propyl alcohol, iso-butyl alcohol, methyl 

tertiary butyl ether, ethyl tertiary butyl ether, tertiary amyl methyl 

ether, di-isopropyl ether, n-propyl alcohol, tertiary-butyl alcohol, n- 

butyl alcohol, secondary-butyl alcohol 

(e) 

Manganese is not permitted in concentrations above 0.005 g/l. For 

the present this is solely to cover possible minor contamination by 

other fuels. The fuel will contain no substance that is capable of an 

exothermic reaction in the absence of external oxygen. 

Lead replacement petrols, although basically free of lead, are not 

an alternative to the use of unleaded petrol. Such petrols may 

contain unacceptable additives not consistent with the FIM Fuel 

Regulations. 

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2.10.1.3 When Ethanol E85 is used, 

it will comply with the FIM specification and will have the 

following characteristics: 

Property Units Min. Max. Test Method 

RON 95.0 110 EN ISO 5164 

MON 85.0 100 EN ISO 5163 

Vapour pressure (DVPE) kPa 35.0 95.0 EN 13016-1 

Lead g/l 0.001 ICP-OES 

Manganese g/l 0.001 ICP-OES 

Oxidation stability Minutes 360 EN ISO 7536 

Existent gum mg/100 ml 5.0 EN ISO 6246 

Sulphur mg/kg 10.0 EN ISO 20846 or 20884 

Copper corrosion Rating Class 1 EN ISO 2160 

Distillation: 

Final Boiling Point °C 210 EN ISO 3405 

Residue % (V/V) 2 EN ISO 3405 

Appearance Clear and bright Visual inspection 

Ethanol 

+ higher alcohols % (V/V) 75 EN 13132 or 14517 

Higher alcohols (C3-C8) % (V/V) 2.0 EN 13132 or 14517 

Methanol % (V/V) 1.0 EN 13132 or 14517 

Ethers 

(5 or more C atoms) % (V/V) 5.2 EN 13132 or 14517 

Unleaded petrol 

as specified in 2.10.1.2 % (V/V) 14 25 

Water % (V/V) 0.3 EN 12937 

Inorganic chloride mg/l 1 EN 15484 

Acidity % (m/m) 0.005 EN 15491 

(as acetic acid) (mg/l) (40) 

2.10.3 Air 

Only ambient air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant. 

2.10.4 Primary Tests 

2.10.4.1 The FIM may require tests of fuels to be administered before, or at 

the time of delivery to, an event at which such fuels are to be used. 

2.10.4.2 The FIM may request any person or organisation, being a potential 

supplier of fuel, to submit a sample for testing for conformity with the fuel 

specifications. 

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2.10.5 Fuel Sampling and Testing 

01) The FIM Technical Director has the sole responsibility for the 

administration and supervision during the taking of fuel samples. 

02) Machines selected for fuel controls will usually be amongst the first three 

finishers, and will be directed to the "parc fermé" and the fuel tanks 

removed for weight controls. 

03) Other finishers will be chosen at random for fuel controls. A Technical 

Steward will be posted at the entrance to the pit box of the selected team. 

Fuel sampling may take place in the pit box or in the ‘’parc fermé’’. 

04) The fuel to be tested will be transferred into two bottles (2 samples of 

maximum 1ltr each), marked "A" and "B" and identified by reference to the 

machine from which the sample was taken. The bottles will be closed, 

sealed and labelled by the FIM Technical Director. 

05) Only new bottles will be used for the fuel samples and only new materials 

will be used to transfer the fuel. 

06) The Fuel Sample Declaration form will be filled out immediately, containing 

all information as shown in the example sheet, including the riders and 

machines identity, date and place of fuel sampling. A responsible team 

member will sign this declaration, after verifying that all the information is 

correct. 

07) Sample "A" will be sent to the FIM appointed laboratory, accompanied by a 

copy of the Fuel Sample Declaration form. Costs for the analyses of sample 

"A" will be paid by FIM. 

08) Sample "B" will be handed over to the FIM for safeguarding in case of 

protests and/or requirement of a counter-expertise by the FIM appointed 

laboratory. Costs for the analyses of sample "B" will be paid by the team 

concerned. 

09) Both samples will be transported by an authorised courier. 

10) The laboratory shall deliver the results of the fuel sample analyses to the 

FIM, as soon as possible after receipt of the samples, and before the Friday 

evening of the following event. 

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11) In the case of non-conformity, the laboratory shall notify, as soon as 

practical after receipt of the results, the FIM, the International Jury and the 

rider/team representative concerned. 

Within 48 hours of the receipt of the notification of the results of the 

laboratory test of sample "A", the team shall notify the FIM and the 

International Jury, if counter-expertise is required (or not required) for 

sample "B". 

Failure of the sample to correspond to the FIM fuel specifications will 

automatically result in the disqualification of the competitor. The result of 

the competitor's fuel sample analysis ("A" or "B" sample) more favourable 

to the competitor will be taken into account. 

2.10.6 Fuel Storage 

Where the fuel is supplied by the Organiser, there shall be a officially designated 

and controlled fuel storage areas. Outside these areas, fuel may only be stored 

in metal containers. 

A maximum of 60 litres of fuel, stored in a sealable container, is allowed in the 

competitor's pit. 

The officially designated storage and supply area shall be in conformity with the 

building criteria. Fire fighting equipment, protective devices and staff shall 

conform to the requirements imposed by the local authorities and by-laws. 

The organiser shall have fire extinguishers of a size and type approved by the 

local by-laws, available to each competitor in the pit area. 

2.10.7 Coolants 

The only liquid engine coolants permitted other than lubricating oil shall be water 

or water mixed with ethyl alcohol. 

2.11 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND HELMETS 

2.11.1 Riders shall wear a complete leather suit with additional leather 

padding or other protection on the principal contact points, knees, 

elbows, shoulders, hips etc. 

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2.11.2 Linings or undergarments shall not be made of a synthetic material 

which might melt and cause damage to the riders' skin. 

2.11.3 Riders shall also wear leather gloves and boots, which with the suit 

provides complete coverage from the neck down. 

2.11.4 Leather substitute materials may be used, providing they have 

been checked by the Chief Technical Steward. 

2.11.5 Use of a back protector is highly recommended. 

2.11.6 Riders shall wear a helmet which is in good condition, provides a 

good fit and is properly fastened. 

2.11.7 Helmets shall be of the full face type and conform to one of the 

recognised international standards: 

• Europe ECE 22-05 ‘P’ 

• Japan JIS T 8133 : 2000 

• USA M 2005 

2.11.8 Visors shall be made of a shatterproof material. 

2.11.9 Disposable "tear-offs" are permitted. 

2.11.10 Any question concerning the suitability or condition of the riders 

clothing and/or helmet shall be decided by the Technical Director, 

who may, if he so wishes, consult with the manufacturers of the 

product before making a final decision. 

2.12 CONTROL 

The rider is at all times responsible for his machine. 

2.12.1 The Chief Technical Steward shall be in attendance for an event at 

least 1 hour before the technical verifications are due to begin. He 

shall inform the Clerk of the Course, the Jury President and the FIM 

Technical Director of his arrival. 

2.12.2 He shall ensure that all Technical Stewards, appointed for the 

event, carry out their duties in a proper manner. 

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2.12.3 He shall appoint the Technical Stewards to individual posts for the 

race, practices and final control. 

2.12.4 One rider, or his mechanic, shall be present with the machine for 

Technical control within the time limits stated in the Supplementary 

Regulations. The maximum number of persons present at the 

technical verification will be the rider, plus two others. In addition, 

the Team Manager will also be allowed. 

2.12.5 The FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward shall inform 

the International Jury of the results of the Technical control. The 

FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward will then draw up a 

list of accepted machines and submit this list to the Clerk of the 

Course. 

2.12.6 The FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward has the right 

to inspect any part of the machine at any time of the event. 

2.12.7 Any rider failing to report as required below may be disqualified 

from the meeting. The International Jury may forbid, any team who 

does not comply with the rules, or any rider who can be a danger to 

other participants or to spectators, to take part in the practice 

sessions or in the races. 

2.12.8 The Technical control shall be carried out in accordance with the 

procedure and times fixed in the Supplementary Regulations of the 

event. 

2.12.9 The FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward will refuse any 

machine that does not have a correctly-positioned positive 

transponder attachment. The transponder shall be fixed to the 

machine in the position and orientation as shown in the 

Timekeeping information given to teams pre-season and available 

at each event. Positive attachment of the transponder bracket 

consists of a minimum of tie-wraps, but preferably by screw or rivet. 

Velcro or adhesive alone will not be accepted. The transponder 

retaining clip shall also be secured by a tie-wrap. 

2.12.10 The rider or mechanic shall present a clean machine and in 

conformity to the FIM rules. He shall also present a duly filled in 

and confirmed technical card. 

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2.12.11 An overall inspection of the machine shall be carried out in 

conformity with the FIM rules. Accepted machines will be marked 

with paint or a sticker. 

FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward has the final 

authority in case of a dispute on the conformity of the parts in 

question and for acceptance thereof. 

2.12.12 Before each practice the Technical Steward shall confirm that the 

machine has passed the Technical control by checking the 

Technical control sticker before the machines go on the track. 

2.12.13 Only accepted machines may be used in practices and races. 

2.12.14 Approximately 30 minutes after the Technical control has been 

completed, the FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward 

shall submit to the International Jury list of accepted machines and 

riders. 

2.12.15 If a machine is involved in an accident, the FIM Technical 

Director/Chief Technical Steward shall check the machine, together 

with the helmet and clothing of the rider involved, to ensure that no 

defect of a serious nature has occurred. 

If a machine was stopped with a black flag with orange disc, the 

FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward shall check the 

machine. 

In both cases, it is the responsibility of the team to present the 

machine (together with helmet and clothing of the fallen rider) for 

this re-examination in case they wish to continue. 

If the helmet is clearly defective, the Chief Technical Steward shall 

retain this helmet. The organiser shall send this helmet, together 

with the accident and medical report (and pictures and video, if 

available) to the Federation of the rider. If there are head injuries 

stated in the medical report, the helmet then shall be sent to a 

neutral institute for examination. 

2.12.16 The rider shall present his equipment. The helmet shall be marked. 

Contracted teams may present their equipment for Technical control 

in their team’s pit box. 

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2.12.17 Noise should be checked by random choice during practice as well 

as after the race. On request of rider, team or mechanic, noise of 

their own machines can be checked at any time during the event. 

2.12.18 Weight should be checked by random choice during practices as 

well as after the race. 

The random weight check during practices will be held with 

minimum disturbance to the riders. The weight scales will be placed 

in the pit-lane. The actual place is decided by the FIM Technical 

Director/Chief Technical Steward. 

On request of rider, team or mechanic, weight and noise of their 

own machines can be checked at any time during the event. 

2.13 VERIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR TECHNICAL STEWARDS 

– Make sure all necessary measures and administrative equipment are in 

place at least 1 hour before the Technical control (see separate list) is due 

to open (time in Supplementary Regulations). 

– Decide who is doing what and note decisions. "Efficiency" shall be 

thewatchword. Always keep cheerful and remember the reasons 

forTechnical controls: SAFETY AND FAIRNESS. 

– Be well informed. Make sure your FMN has supplied you with all technical 

"updates" that may have been issued subsequent to the printing of 

theTechnical Rule Books. Copies of all homologation documents shall be in 

your possession. 

– Inspection shall take place under cover with a large enough area (min. 

surface 100 sq. metres) to handle the technical verifications in two lines. 

Weighing apparatus shall be accurate and practical. Certified master weights and 

their certificate shall be available for verifying. 

Rules regarding noise level and measurement shall be respected. 

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2.13.1 Preparations, procedures 

At each circuit, an area shall be designated as the Technical control Area. In this 

area, under the control of the FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward, 

suitable equipment will be available to conduct proper inspections. 

The Technical control will be carried out in accordance with the schedule set out 

in the Supplementary Regulations. 

Technical Stewards shall be available throughout the entire event to check 

motorcycles and equipment as required by the FIM Technical Director/Chief 

Technical Steward. 

Presentation of a machine will be deemed as an implicit statement of conformity 

with the technical regulations. 

The Technical Stewards shall inspect the motorcycles for obvious safety 

omissions. 

The Technical Stewards shall inspect that the motorcycle conforms to all 

technical rules laid out in the Regulations. 

All machines will be required for weight and/or noise check at the pre-race 

technical inspection. 

The scales and noise meter will be available to the teams or riders for pre-race 

checking in the technical control area. 

Noise test should take place in a clear area adjacent to the Technical control at 

least 5 metres from any possible noise reflecting obstruction. 

The riders shall be aware that the weight and noise may be controlled at random 

during practice in the pit-lane and at the end of the race. 

Claiming that the noise and weight were not officially controlled before the race 

will not be grounds for appeal. Conformity of the rules is the responsibility of the 

rider. 

The FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward reserves the right to spot 

check the weight and noise of any machines on pit row during free practice and 

official practice. This can occur at any time during the free practice and in the first 

forty minutes of any official (timed) practice. This will be carried out with the least 

possible inconvenience to the rider. 

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Machines arriving later than the first free practice shall be controlled in the 

technical control area. 

At the conclusion of the inspections, a small sticker or coloured mark will be 

placed on the frame indicating that the machine had passed inspection 

The Technical Stewards shall re-inspect any machine that has been involved in 

an accident. 

The Technical Stewards shall be available, based on instructions from the FIM 

Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward, to re-inspect any motorcycle for 

technical compliance during the meeting. 

During the technical inspection in the closed park the mechanics shall assist with 

the inspections. A maximum of four (4) team members per rider is allowed in the 

closed park during the post-race technical inspection. Downloading of data is 

allowed in the closed park. 

Representatives of the tyre manufacturers are allowed in the closed park. 

2) Practice 

– Dry Practice 

Every machine used in free or official practice may be checked. 

The minimum checks are weight and noise. The FIM Technical Director/Chief 

Technical Steward may request other checks. 

– Wet practice 

The FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward may perform certain checks 

during/after a wet practice. 

3) Final inspection at the end of the race 

Machines may be checked at least for the following compliance points: 

– Weight : The weight will be checked in the condition that the machine has 

finished the race. No elements can be added to the machine, 

neither fuel, oil, water nor tyres. 

– Noise : compliance with max noise limit 

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– Carburettors/throttle bodies + injectors : 

Measurement and inspection of both inlet and outlet tract and 

injection I homologation points 

– Engine : Engine(s), chosen at random, may be checked internally for 

capacity and compliance. 

The FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward may require a team to 

provide parts or samples, as he may deem necessary to confirm compliance with 

the rules. 

4) Appointment and attendance 

The Technical Stewards shall be present and available during the opening hours 

of the Technical control area. FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward 

will instruct the Technical Stewards to verify motorcycles for compliance with 

technical and safety rules. 

5) Administration day / Technical control: 

For all teams: 

min. 3 people 

Tasks: Inspection of machine safety, clothing and helmets 

(NO NOISE OR WEIGHT CONTROL) 

Administration tasks: 

1 person 

a) Saturday : 

Technical control: free practice and official qualifying sessions 

Task: Inspection of machine safety: Noise and Weight: 

Inspection of crashed machines and Technical controls 

Administration tasks: 

3 people 

2 People 

1 person 

b) Sunday: Technical control during race day 

Before race: safety checks on start grid: 

After race: Technical control noise weight and 

carburation instruments 

as required 

3 people 

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Displacement checks 

Administration 

2 people 

1 person 

NOTE: This is the required minimum of Technical Stewards. The number may of 

course be higher. 

All final verification points to be decided in co-operation with the International 

Jury President and the FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward. Postrace 

checks are under extreme pressure. It is important to be very well 

organised. 

The Chief Technical Steward must report to the Jury after the final verifications. 

6) Minimum Equipment list 

– Revolution meter 

– Sound meter and calibrator 

– Slide caliper 

– Depth gauge 

– Steel measuring tape 

– Seals 

– Weighing apparatus (scales) with calibration weights 

– Tools for measuring engine capacity 

– Tools for measuring valve lift 

– Weighing apparatus for investigation of valve weights 

– Colour for marking parts 

– Magnet for materials testing 

– Computer to read homologation CD-Rom 

Documents list 

– Sidecar World Championship Regulations of the current year 

– Supplementary Regulations 

– Homologation documents 

– CD-Rom with homologations 

– Technical control forms 

– Writing materials 

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2.14 NOISE CONTROL 

Noise limits in force 

Noise will be controlled to limit as below: 

Maximum: 

107 dB/A measured at 5500 RPM 

2.14.1 With the microphone placed at 50 cm from the exhaust pipe at an 

angle of 45° measured from the centre-line of the exhaust end and 

at the height of the exhaust pipe, but at least 20 cm above the 

ground. If this is not possible, the measurement can be taken at 45° 

upwards. 

2.14.2 During a noise test, machines not equipped with a gear box neutral 

shall be placed on a stand. 

2.14.3 The silencers will be marked when they are checked and it is not 

allowed to change them after the verification, except for any spare 

silencer which has also been checked and marked. 

2.14.4 The driver shall keep his engine running out of gear and shall 

increase the engine speed until it reaches the specified Revolutions 

Per Minute (RPM). Measurements shall be taken when the 

specified RPM is reached. 

2.14.5 The RPM depends upon the mean piston speed corresponding to 

the stroke of the engine. 

The RPM will be given by the relationship: 

N = 30,000 x cm 

l 

in which N = prescribed RPM of engine 

cm = fixed mean piston speed in m/s 

l = stroke in mm 

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2.14.6 Noise control 

Due to the similarity of the piston stroke in different engine configurations within 

the capacity classes, the noise test will be conducted at a fixed RPM. For 

reference only, the mean piston speed at which the noise test is conducted is 

calculated at 11 m/sec. 

2 cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders 

over 850 cc 5,000 RPM 5,000 RPM 5,500 RPM 

2.14.7 The noise level for engines with more than one cylinder will be 

measured on each exhaust end. 

2.14.8 A machine which does not comply with the noise limits may be 

presented several times at pre-race control. 

2.14.9 After the race, the noise limit will be 107 dB/A (with a 3 dB/A 

tolerance). 

2.14.10 Apparatus for noise control shall be to international standard IEC 

651, Type 1 or Type 2. 

The sound level meter shall be equipped with a calibrator for control and 

adjustment of the meter during periods of use. 

2.14.11 The "slow response" setting shall always be used. 

2.14.12 Due to the influence of temperature on noise tests, all figures 

are correct at 20°C. For tests taken at temperatures below 10°C there will be 

a + 1 dB/A tolerance and for tests below 0°C, a + 2 dB/A tolerance. 

2.14.13 Noise control after the competition 

In a competition which requires a final examination of machines before the 

results are announced, this examination shall include a noise control 

measurement of at least the first three machines listed in the final classification. 

At this final test, there will be a 3 dB/A tolerance. 

2.14.14 Noise control during a competition 

In a competition which requires noise control tests during the event, machines 

shall comply with the noise limits without the tolerance in Art. 2.14.13. 

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2.15 GUIDELINES FOR USE OF SOUND LEVEL METERS 

2.15.1 The Noise Control Officer (NCO) shall arrive in sufficient time for 

discussions with the Technical Director and other Technical Stewards in order 

that a suitable test site and testing policy can be agreed. 

2.15.2 Sound level measuring equipment shall include a compatible 

calibrator, which shall be used immediately before testing begins and always just 

prior to a re-test if a disciplinary sanction may be imposed. 

Two sets of equipment shall be available in case of failure of tachometer, sound 

level meter or calibrator during technical control. 

2.15.3 Before testing, the NCO should if possible liaise with a maximum of 

two holders of FIM Sponsor's or Manufacturer's licences, or team managers, who 

have noise test equipment including calibrators, in order to agree the accuracy of 

the official sound level meter. 

2.15.4 Tests should not take place in rain or excessively damp conditions. 

Machines considered excessively noisy shall be individually tested if conditions 

allow. 

2.15.5 In other than moderate wind, machines should face forward in the 

wind direction. (Mechanical noise will blow forward, away from microphone). 

2.15.6 'Slow' meter response shall be used. 

2.15.7 'A' weighted setting on sound level meter. 

2.15.8 Always round down meter reading, that is: 107.9 dB/A = 107 

dB/A. 

2.15.9 Correction 

Type 1 meter : 

Type 2 meter : 

deduct 1 dB/A 

deduct 2 dB/A 

2.15.10 Ambient temperature 

Below 10° Celsius: 

Below 0° Celsius : 

deduct 1 dB/A 

deduct 2 dB/A 

All tolerances are accumulative. Action and decisions will be taken after 

discussions with the FIM Technical Director/Chief Technical Steward. 

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3. DISCIPLINARY AND ARBITRATION CODE 

The regulations will be defined by the “FIM DISCIPLINARY 

ARBITRATION CODE”. 

AND 

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4. CIRCUIT STANDARDS 

Circuit standards will be defined by the “FIM STANDARDS FOR ROAD 

RACING CIRCUITS" (SRRC). 

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5. MEDICAL CODE 

The regulations will be defined by the “FIM MEDICAL CODE”. 

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ANTI-DOPING CODE 

The regulations will be defined by the “FIM ANTI-DOPING CODE”. 

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FIM ROAD RACING SIDECAR 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 

FUEL SAMPLES TAKEN ON ….. /….. / ….. FOR LABORATORY 

ANALYSIS 

Sample Can "A" 

RACE N°: Can Label Can Seal 

N° N° 

Sample Can "B" 

RIDER: Can Label Can Seal 

N° N° 

MOTORCYCLE MAKE: 

TEAM: 

The above listed details refer to fuel samples taken from the fuel tank of the 

motorcycle specified after the race whilst in the Check Area for a period of 

60 minutes pending any protest. 

Sample "A" will go to the laboratory appointed by the FIM/Superside for 

analysis. Sample "B" will be safeguarded by the FIM in case a counterexpertise 

is required. 

As a responsible member of the team named on this sheet, I, 

(print name): 

have controlled the serial numbers of can seals and serial numbers of can 

labels and hereby certify the accuracy of the listed information. 

Time: 

Position in team: 

(Signature) 

(OWNER/MANAGER/MECHANIC) 

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Speed 

Vitesse 

Rim / Width 

Largeur / Jante 

Tyre 

Pneu 

Rim / Jante 

Diamètre 

**Tyre width 

Largeur pneu 

Max. increase of radius 

Augmentation max. du rayon 

(dyn) tyre / pneu 

Stat. distance of surface 

fixed from m/cycle parts 

Distance entre surface et 

éléments fixes du m/cycle 

(tyre / pneu) 

Min. depth of grooves 

Profil min. des rainures 

Speed category 

Catégorie de vitesse 

(km/h) 

Marking on rim 

Marquage sur jante 

(minimum) 

MINIMUM (mm) 

Min. diametre / mm (tyre) 

Diamètre min./ mm (pneu) 

Maximum 

Diametre marking 

Marquage diamètre 

(inches/pouces) 

MAXIMUM (mm) 

Minimum (mm) 

WHEEL / ROUE 

Max. engine cap. in cc 

Cylindrée max. en cc 

TABLE - TABLEAU 1 

50/80 

front/avant 50 

Over (mm) radial axial 

38 1.50 

10 

rear/arrière 50 

Au-dessus 

de 210 V 1.5 15 5 

10 

Over 

125 



38 1.50 Au-dessus 2.5 15 5 

15 

de 210 V 

15 

front/avant 63 38 1.50 

Over 

15 

250 

rear/arrière 70 40.5 1.60 

Au-dessus 2.5 20 5 

15 

Over 

350 

front/avant 70 40.5 1.60 


15 

rear/arrière 83 47 1.85 

de 210 V 

15 

front/avant 75 47 1.85 

Over 

20 

500 

rear/arrière 100 55 2.15 


20 

Over 

750 front/avant 83 55 2.15 


20 

1000 rear/arrière 110 55 2.15 

de 210 V 

20 

Sidecar 


Over 

(road) 400 -- -- Au-dessus 2.5 15 

5 


5 

10 

(route) 

de 210 V 

SOLO ROAD RACING 

COURSES SUR ROUTE SOLO 

** For road racing sidecars, tyre width dimensions refers to tread width. All others refer 

to overall width. / Pour les sidecars de courses sur route, les dimensions concernant la 

largeur du pneu se réfèrent à la largeur du profil. Toutes les autres se réfèrent à la 

largeur totale. 

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INTERNATIONAL HELMETS STANDARDS 

NORMES INTERNATIONALES DES CASQUES 

ECE 22 - 05 "P" (EUROPE) 

The ECE mark consists of a circle surrounding 

the letter E followed by the distinguishing number 

of the country which has granted approval. 

051039 

E1 for Germany, E2 for France, E3 for Italy, E4 for Netherlands, E5 for 

Sweden, E6 for Belgium, E7 for Hungary, E8 for Czeck Republic, 

E9 for Spain, E10 for Yugoslavia, E11 for UK, E12 for Austria, E13 for 

Luxembourg, E14 for Switzerland, E15 (- vacant), E16 for Norway, 

E17 for Finland, E18 for Denmark, E19 for Roumania,E20 for Poland, 

E21 for Portugal, E22 for the Russian Federation, E23 for Greece, 

E24 for Ireland, E25 for Croatia, E26 for Slovenia, E27 for Slovakia, 

E28 for Bielo Russia, E29 for Estonia, E30 (- vacant), E31 for Bosnia and 

Herzegovina, E32 for Letonie, E34 for Bulgaria, E37 for Turkey, 

E40 for Macedonia, E43 for Japan, E44 (- vacant), E45 for Australia, 

E46 for Ukraine, E47 for South Africa, E48 New Zealand. 

Below the letter E, the approval number should 

always begin with 05. Below the approval number 

is the serial production number. (Label on 

retention system or comfort interior). 

(JAPAN) JIS T 8133 : 2000 

(Label affixed inside the helmet). 

(USA) M2005 

(Label affixed inside the helmet). 

For more details consult the F.I.M. Technical Rulebook 

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